# The story that the first walk-off grand slam in 31 years almost became three RBIs A historic walk-off grand slam almost turned it into a three-run single. ![23](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/ry30s3ee0.jpg) Koo Bon-hyuk led his team to an 8-4 victory by shooting a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning of the 2024 Shinhan Bank SOL Bank KBO League KT Wiz at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on the 6th. It was Koo Bon-hyuk's first career grand slam and his 23rd walk-off grand slam in the KBO League history. He was the sixth batter to hit a walk-off grand slam in 31 years, especially since Choi Hoon-jae in 1993. However, this historic grand slam almost ended up with three RBIs. That first baseman Kim Hyun-jong did not step home. Coming into the home, Kim joined his teammates to greet the walk-off hero, Koo Bon-hyuk, instead of the home plate. Fortunately, nobody saw it, but if anyone else's ball had been credited, Kim's score would have been canceled. With one out, Koo's score is recognized. The grand slam could have been turned into three runs. "Ending game." LG's victory was not affected. Third baseman Hong Chang-ki stepped on the home ground accurately, and his finishing score was recognized. However, it was a dizzying moment during the game or when a player needed two or more points. Perhaps the coach scolded him for making a mistake in 2024 by the rookie of the year. When this reporter met him the following day (July 7), LG manager Yeom Kyung-yeop said, "Really?" and was surprised. It seemed that he didn't pay much attention to the news because it was a very hectic moment, but he was already determined to finish the game. "I couldn't see it (because the players were covering me) in the dugout," he added. Explaining Koo Bon-hyuk's grand slam, Yeom said, "(Former) Bon-hyuk and (Kim) Hyun-jong are training very hard on fast balls. They will train with me two hours before the training. The players are continuing their spring camp schedules right now," stressing their efforts. LG was able to save its pitchers thanks to Koo Bon-hyuk's grand slam. If the team played overtime until Wednesday, it would have suffered a lot of bleeding. Manager Yeom Kyung-yeop said, "If we played overtime again yesterday, it would have been very difficult. The players should have given rest most of today's game because they had a series of struggles, but I saved my pitchers thanks to the grand slam yesterday." BY: **[토토](https://www.sportstotolink.com)**