Daegu:The Samsung Lions are on the verge of clinching the South Korean baseball championship after their recent victory. The Lions defeated the KT Wiz 10-5 in Game 4 of the Korean Series, held at Daegu Samsung Lions Park, securing a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the Lions are poised to capture their first Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) title in 12 years with a win in Game 5, scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sunday. Historically, only the 2013 Lions have overcome a 3-1 deficit in the Korean Series to win the championship.
During Game 4, the Lions overcame an initial setback by allowing a run in the first inning but countered with six runs in the bottom of the inning, marking their third consecutive victory in the series. Key performances included No. 2 hitter Park Seung-kyu, who drove in three runs, and 19-year-old starter Jang Chan-hee, who pitched four innings with only one run allowed. Reliever Lee Jae-hee contributed significantly by pitching 2 2/3 perfect innings.
The game also set a record with a combined total of 19 walks and hit-by-pitches, the highest ever in a Korean Series game.