Samsung Lions Outlast KT Wiz in 3-2 Extralayer Thriller
What라도 도움이 되고 싶었다. 지금은 모든 걸, 제 영혼이 있다면 영혼을 지금 갈아 넣고 있다. 진짜 절실하게 하고 있다,
Kang Min-ho said, describing his mindset as the Samsung Lions prepared for Game 3 of the 2026 KBO postseason Korean Series against KT Wiz at Daegu Samsung Lions Park, mydaily.co.kr reported. The Lions split the opening games of the championship series following a hard-fought 3-2 extra-inning victory in Game 2.
Injured Kang Min-ho Adapts Swing to Anchor Lions Lineup
Kang is currently playing through a severe left oblique injury that prevents him from taking normal swings. Instead of his usual leg kick, the veteran catcher is relying strictly on contact swings using only his arms. Manager Park Jin-man has placed heavy reliance on the veteran behind the plate, noting that Kang will remain in the lineup until he physically collapses.
We are tied 1-1 in the series, and winning Game 2 was massive for us, Kang told reporters before Game 3. My left oblique is in bad shape, and medical checkups confirmed it. But there is no need to brag about being in pain. I am just pushing through it.
Kang bats ninth and starts at catcher for Game 3. He acknowledged that using a pinch-hitter when runners are on base makes strategic sense, but pledged to do whatever is asked of him while he remains on the field.
Teammates Empty Tank as Bullpen Takes on Heavy Workload
The gritty approach extends beyond Kang. Pitcher Won Tae-in worked out of the bullpen through the first two games, while Lee Seung-min has appeared in every single game of the Korean Series except the opener. Players are fully locked into a collective team mindset.
KT Wiz catcher Jang Sung-woo previously delivered lighthearted banter during media day, noting he would not take it easy on his friend despite Kang asking for favors. Kang dismissed the remarks, stating he lacks the mental bandwidth to dwell on outside noise while a championship is on the line.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2026 Korean Series Matchup
Why is Kang Min-ho changing his batting mechanics?
A severe left oblique injury prevents Kang from executing his normal leg kick. He is restricted to arm-only contact swings to minimize stress on his midsection while remaining in the starting lineup.
What did KT Wiz catcher Jang Sung-woo say before the series?
During the pre-series media day, Jang joked that Kang asked him to go easy on him, but warned that friendship is put aside on the field and that Kang would find it difficult to win a championship ring.