2009 Korean Series, Game 7

KIA 6, SK 5
W - Yoo Dong-hoon, L - Chae Byeong-yong
KIA wins the series, 4-3

KIA won their 10th KBO championship thanks to a walk-off, solo home run from DH Na Ji-hwan. With the score tied at 5 and one out in the 9th inning, SK pitcher Chae Byeong-yong left a fastball in on Na's hands and Na put it over the left field wall for a walk off winner. The blast was Na's second home run of the game. He finished 2-4 with a walk, 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored. He also pocketed the series MVP award.

This game was an absolute battle. The Wyverns jumped out to an early lead thanks to a homer from 1st baseman Park Jeong-kwon. The Wyverns actually held a 5-1 lead in the 6th before KIA mounted a comeback. Series MVP made it 5-3 with a 2-run homer in the 6th. KIA rookie 2nd baseman Ahn Chi-hong drew the Tigers closer with a solo homer in the 7th. KIA also tied the score in the 7th on a base hit from outfielder Kim Won-seob with the bases loaded. Neither team really threatened until Na's dramatic blast in the 9th.



Chae took the walk off as well as could be expected. I can't believe they made the Wyverns stay on the field for the celebration.

This was the first time the Korean Series went to 7 games since 2004. The team formerly known as the Hyundai Unicorns defeated the Samsung Lions, but needed 9 games to finish the series. 2 of the games ended in ties. This championship was KIA center fielder Lee Jong-beom's 4th of his career. The 39-year old won his first championship as a rookie in 1993. He was the MVP of the '93 series. He was also a key member of the '96 and '97 championship teams.