Ha-Seong Kim of MLB's Atlanta Braves came up as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the ninth and delivered a walk-off hit
in the home game against the LA Dodgers at Truist Park on 8/26 (local time).
After signing with Atlanta, he missed an extended stretch due to an unexpected finger injury before the season began, and even after returning
Kim struggled to find his form at the plate and in the field, falling behind Dubon and rookie Jarvis. Although he remained on the roster,
he had been relegated to a bench role.
However, appearing as a pinch hitter for the first time in 11 days, he recorded a walk-off hit in the bottom of the ninth and made a big contribution to the team's victory.
LA Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki posted 3.1 innings, 6 hits allowed, and 4 runs (4 earned) before leaving with a finger injury,
and closer Tanner Scott took the loss. Ohtani, who started as the leadoff hitter,
went 2-for-5 with 1 run scored.
For Atlanta, starting pitcher Smith-Shawver threw 5 innings, allowing 5 hits and 3 runs (3 earned),
Matt Olson hit a solo home run in the first inning, and Acuña was silent, going 0-for-5.
Atlanta sits atop the East Division at 78-55, while the Dodgers hold first place in the West Division at 80-53.
In the next game, both teams' ace starters take the mound: Chris Sale for Atlanta and Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the Dodgers.
