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Ha-Seong Kim's long throw, 04/09/2021
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Padres' questions after first 2021 homestand
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The Padres must prioritize extension of Ha-Seong Kim
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Padres 1st MLB team to walk off on back-to-back HRs by 8-9
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Ha-Seong Kim hits grand-slam to Padres beat Marlins - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres' Kim Ha-seong falls homer short of cycle in 4-hit game
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Padres' Kim Ha-seong held hitless in NLDS win over Dodgers
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Kim Ha-seong signs with San Diego Padres
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Padres' Kim Ha-seong singles, scores in NLCS win
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Ha-Seong Kim, David Dahl go back to back to walk off D-backs