Daegu:The Samsung Lions rallied to defeat the KT Wiz 5-1 in Game 3 of the Korean Series at Daegu Samsung Lions Park. This victory gave the Lions a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series, with Game 4 scheduled for Saturday afternoon in Daegu.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Ariel Jurado, starting for the Lions, pitched seven innings, allowing just one run. The Lions' captain, Koo Ja-wook, made a significant impact with a two-run triple in the second inning. Despite being outhit 7-4, the Lions capitalized on a crucial inning to secure their win.
The KT Wiz initially took a 1-0 lead in the first inning with doubles from Kim Min-hyuck and Sam Hilliard. However, the Lions quickly responded in the bottom of the first, tying the game with a single from Choi Hyoung-woo. The Lions took the lead in the second inning as So Hyeong-jun, the Wiz starter, struggled with control, walking multiple batters and allowing critical runs.
Jurado managed to stabilize his performance after a shaky start, retiring multiple batters in order through the middle innings. Park Seung-kyu extended the Lions' lead with a solo home run in the eighth inning, securing the team's position. The Lions' bullpen, with contributions from Lee Seung-min and Kim Tae-hoon, maintained the lead to ensure the victory.