Charity Baseball Tournament in Seoul Ends in Thrilling 8-8 Draw, raising Funds for Korean Rice Consumption
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The annual yang Jun-hyuk Sports Foundation charity baseball tournament concluded Thursday with an 8-8 tie. The event at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul featured pro and amateur players raising funds to bolster korean rice consumption and support vulnerable youth.
A Decade of Hope and Sharing
The yang Jun-hyuk Sports Foundation has hosted the charity event for 13 years, partnering this year with NH Nonghyup Bank. The Yangshin team, coached by Yang Jun-hyuk, played the Mapo team, led by Ma Hae-young.
Star-Studded Lineups and Unexpected Appearances
kim Young-woong pitched for Yangshin, with Kim Gwang-hyun at first and Choi Jun-yong at shortstop. Shim Woo-jun pitched for Mapo, and broadcaster Saori played second base. About 40 current/former pros participated.
A Game of Runs, Hits, and Home Runs
The game was back-and-forth. Kim Gwang-hyun made a key double play. Ahn Seong-hoon and Kim Hyun-ah contributed offensively. Kim Dong-ju won the home run derby with four hits.
costume Changes and clutch Performances
Choi Jun-yong appeared in costume before playing shortstop. Kim Young-woong hit a game-tying solo home run in the seventh, resulting in the 8-8 draw.
For every hit, 100kg of rice was donated to the Jogye Order Social Welfare Foundation’s ‘Youth Rice Heart’ project. A rice ball-making event also took place, supporting young people in need.
