Daegu:Suwon: The KT Wiz, following a strong regular season, faced elimination from the Korean Series after a significant 12-1 defeat to the Samsung Lions in Game 5.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the Wiz had initially started the series with an 8-7 victory at their home ground in Suwon. However, their momentum soon faltered as they lost the subsequent four games, including three consecutive losses at Daegu Samsung Lions Park. Despite securing the top seed with a 90-49-5 record during the regular season, the team struggled offensively in the series, managing a batting average of only .207.

The Wiz, who had led the regular season in batting average and runs scored, could not replicate their regular season form in the Korean Series. Their pitching also did not hold up, with a series ERA of 6.00 and 24 walks allowed over 45 innings. In particular, So Hyeong-jun and Logan Allen experienced difficult starts in Games 3 and 4, respectively.

This series outcome was a disappointing conclusion for the Wiz, who failed to leverage their regular-season achievements. Manager Lee Kang-chul faced scrutiny for his bullpen management, as key relievers struggled throughout the series.