Lions Beat Tigers to Reach Korean Series
Kim Ji-chan drove in three runs and Ariel Jurado earned series MVP honors as Samsung closed the best-of-five in five games.
- The Samsung Lions advanced to the Korean Series after defeating the Kia Tigers 6-1 in Game 5 of the playoffs on Sunday at Daegu Samsung Lions Park, securing their spot in the best-of-seven championship.
- Entering the series, the Lions overcame the Tigers in a hard-fought five-game playoff matchup led by series MVP Ariel Jurado. The pitcher anchored the team's second-round effort with strong performances.
- Leadoff hitter Kim Ji-chan powered the offense with three hits and three RBIs in the decisive victory. A sellout crowd of 23,550 fans watched the team punch their ticket to the finals in Daegu.
- Facing the regular-season champion KT Wiz, the Lions prepare for the Korean Series beginning Tuesday at KT Wiz Park in Suwon, located 30 kilometers south of Seoul.
- Seeking their ninth championship and first since 2014, the Lions face a Wiz squad gunning for their second title after losing last year. Both teams chase historic glory in the best-of-seven matchup.
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[OSEN=Daegu, Reporter Lee Seok-woo] The Samsung Lions defeated the KIA Tigers in Game 5 of the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO Playoffs at Daegu Samsung Lions Park on the 1st to advance to the Korean Series. On this day, Samsung's leadoff hitter Kim Ji-chan delivered an outstanding performance with 3 hits and 3 RBIs, while Park Seung-gyu also recorded 2 hits and 2 RBIs. Starting pitcher Ariel Jurado also led the team to victory with a strong performance, a…
(Daegu=Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Kyung-yoon = Ryu Ji-hyuk, the starting infielder for the Samsung Lions who is performing outstandingly in the professional baseball playoffs (PO, best of five series), in Game 5 of the PO...
NewsQ SportsQ Reporter Jin Byeong-gwon / The Samsung Lions have found a new winning formula ahead of the Korean Series. On the 1st, Samsung defeated the KIA Tigers 6-1 in Game 5 of the 2026 ShinhanSOL KBO Playoffs (best of five series) held at Daegu Samsung Lions Park. With a series record of 3 wins and 2 losses, they successfully advanced to the Korean Series for the first time in two years. Leadoff hitters Kim Ji-chan (25) and Park Seung-gyu (…
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