Daegu:Won Tae-in, a pitcher for the Samsung Lions, achieved a career milestone by leading his team to victory in the Korean Series in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). The 26-year-old native of Daegu played a pivotal role in the Lions' commanding 12-1 win over the KT Wiz during Game 5, which took place at Daegu Samsung Lions Park.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Won delivered an outstanding performance, conceding only one run over five innings and striking out five batters. His efforts were bolstered by a strong Lions lineup that provided substantial run support. The sole run against him came from a sacrifice fly in the third inning. Won skillfully navigated a critical situation in the fifth inning, striking out Jang Jin-hyuk and inducing a groundout from Kim Hyun-soo to escape with two runners on base.

Initially, Won was assigned to the bullpen during the postseason due to an injury to Kim Jae-yoon, the team's All-Star closer. However, after a disappointing outing by another starter, Choi Won-tae, in Game 2, Won was reinstated to the starting rotation for Game 5, where he excelled.

Won expressed his gratitude and offered apologies to fans for the delayed championship win, acknowledging the challenges he faced while pitching from the bullpen. Despite a difficult season with a 7-9 record and a 4.52 ERA, Won has attracted attention from major league clubs as he enters free agency, though he remains focused on celebrating the Lions' recent victory.