KIA Tigers star Kim Do-yeong hit a decisive two-run home run in the eighth inning against LG on October 12, breaking a 2-2 tie and securing a 4-2 victory. It was his 45th home run of the 2026 season, enough to finish as the KBO home run leader, while reports also marked it as his 100th career homer.
The win secured third place for KIA and a direct berth in the semi-playoff round. His final-game swing decided both an individual title and an important piece of the postseason bracket.