GWANGJU: The Kia Tigers secured their 12th Korean Series title by defeating the Samsung Lions 7-5 in Game 5 at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field, overcoming a substantial deficit to clinch their first championship since 2017. The victory solidifies the Tigers' status as the most successful team in Korea Baseball Organization history. According to Yonhap News Agency, the pivotal moment came when Kim Tae-gun delivered a decisive infield single in the bottom of the sixth inning, propelling the Tigers ahead. The bullpen played a crucial role, delivering 6 1/3 innings of scoreless relief in front of a capacity crowd of 19,300 fans. This victory marks the Tigers' flawless 12-for-12 record in Korean Series appearances. This championship is significant as it is only the second time the Tigers have celebrated a title win at their home ground, the first being in 1987. The series commenced with two home victories for the Tigers last week, followed by a split in Daegu over the weekend. The Tigers' offensive resilience and ef fective bullpen sealed their triumph on Monday. The Tigers' win is historic, as they become the first team to capture a Korean Series title in five different decades: the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, and now the 2020s.
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