Flame Baseball celebrated double good news. Its player Lim Sang-woo was selected by the KT Wiz, and the 10th in-person game of the 2025 season sold out in an instant.
Tickets for the in-person game between the Flame Fighters and Yooshin High School, to be held at Daejeon Fighters Park at 5 p.m. on the 21st (Sun), sold out within eight minutes of the presale opening. As soon as ticket sales opened, 108,000 people rushed in, proving Flame Baseball's powerful ticket draw. It was a moment that revealed the hot popularity of Flame Baseball, which unquestionably maintains its position as the top baseball entertainment show.
The Flame Fighters' opponent is Yooshin High School, a prestigious baseball school that has recorded four championships in major high school baseball tournaments. Yooshin High School is a strong team that rose to become the top high school team by winning both the 2019 Hwanggeumsagi National High School Baseball Tournament and the Cheongryonggi National High School Baseball Tournament.
In particular, the Yooshin High School baseball team drew attention by producing pro players in the top rounds of today's (17th) 2026 KBO League rookie draft. Infielder Shin Jae-in and outfielder Oh Jae-won were selected with the overall 2nd and 3rd picks in the first round, and one player was also selected in the second and seventh rounds, once again demonstrating the strength of the prestigious baseball program. Fans are focusing on what kind of play Yooshin High School will show against the Flame Fighters based on what could be their best roster this year.
The Flame Fighters, led by manager Kim Sung-geun, recorded 12 wins and no losses as of the broadcast on the 15th. They have been overwhelming opponents with a strong pitching staff and a powerful lineup. Fans continue to cheer for the Fighters for the pitching spirit of retired players who defy age and the energetic performances of young players.
This game is significant because it is the first in-person game held at the Fighters' exclusive stadium, Fighters Park. In addition, the first Flame Live, which includes real-time commentary from analysts and casters, will also be held, raising expectations. Flame Live, which lets viewers feel the atmosphere of the game, will be streamed exclusively live on the Studio C1 website.
The pride showdown between the Flame Fighters and Yooshin High School for the top spot will take place at Daejeon Fighters Park at 5 p.m. on the 21st (Sun).
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