Samsung Lions Secure 10-5 Victory Over KT Wiz in Game 4
Samsung Lions moved one win away from a KBO championship by defeating the KT Wiz 10-5 in Game 4 of the Korean Series at Daegu Samsung Lions Park, mydaily.co.kr reported.
Veteran player Kang Min-ho stood on the brink of his first title after playing 2,607 career games without wearing a championship ring. Manager Park Jin-man rested Kang at the start due to a sore side, handing the starting catching duties to Kim Do-hwan. Kim delivered immediately with a three-run double in the bottom of the first inning.
Kang Min-ho Steps in to Protect the Lead
Kang entered the game in the fifth inning with one out and the bases loaded, replacing Kim behind the plate. He guided pitcher Lee Jae-hee through the frame, limiting the opposition to just one run over four and two-thirds innings. “I was nervous, and it was a very tight situation,” Kang said after the game, according to mydaily.co.kr. Lee Jae-hee threw well and had good power on his fastball.”
In the eighth inning, Kang recorded his first hit of the current Korean Series, adding to the offensive surge.”
Park Seung-gyu Drives the Offense
Outfielder Park Seung-gyu powered the Samsung lineup with three hits, three RBIs, and one run scored during the 10-5 win. “I love him. I want to propose to him after this season ends,” Kang told mydaily.co.kr. “He has so much energy and is truly lovely.”
Looking Ahead to Game 5 in Daegu
Samsung holds a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. The team needs just one more victory to claim its first title since 2014. Game 5 takes place at Daegu Samsung Lions Park, where the Lions have an opportunity to close out the championship on home turf.