KIA Tigers player Kim Doyoung was replaced after being hit in the face by a batted ball while attempting a bunt against NC on the 9th. He tried to surprise bunt a 148km fastball, but missed the bat and the ball hit his face directly, causing a nosebleed and making it impossible for him to continue the game. Kim Doyoung's current injury status is unclear, and it could have a significant impact on KIA's late-season ranking battle and the 2026 Asian Games baseball national team.
