Daegu:The Samsung Lions came from behind to secure a 5-1 victory over the KT Wiz in Game 3 of the Korean Series, taking the lead in the best-of-seven championship series. The game, held at Daegu Samsung Lions Park, was marked by a decisive second inning that propelled the Lions to victory.
According to Yonhap News Agency, starter Ariel Jurado played a crucial role by pitching seven innings and allowing just one run. Captain Koo Ja-wook contributed significantly with a two-run triple in the second inning, energizing the sellout crowd of 23,550 attendees. This win gives the Lions a 2-1 lead in the series, with Game 4 set for Saturday at 2 p.m. in Daegu.
The Lions' victory was further cemented by Park Seung-kyu's solo home run in the eighth inning, providing additional insurance. Despite being outhit by the KT Wiz 7-4, the Lions managed to secure the win. Historically, in the 18 Korean Series where teams were tied 1-1 after two games, the Game 3 winner has gone on to win the championship 16 times.