Daegu:The KT Wiz, after a strong regular season, were eliminated from the Korean Series following a decisive 12-1 loss to the Samsung Lions in Game 5.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the Wiz began the series with an 8-7 victory at their home in Suwon. However, they quickly lost momentum, dropping the next four games, including three consecutive losses at Daegu Samsung Lions Park. The Wiz, who had secured the top seed with a 90-49-5 record, struggled offensively in the series, hitting only .207 as a team.
Despite leading the regular season in batting average and runs scored, the Wiz could not maintain their performance in the Korean Series. Their pitching also faltered, with a series ERA of 6.00 and 24 walks allowed in 45 innings. Notably, So Hyeong-jun and Logan Allen had challenging starts in Games 3 and 4, respectively.
The series marked a disappointing end for the Wiz, who were unable to capitalize on their regular-season success. Manager Lee Kang-chul faced criticism for bullpen management, and key relievers struggled throughout the series.