KT Wiz’s Hwang Jae-gyun Overcomes Errors with Key Hits to Even KBO Playoff Series

Although Cuevas garnered much attention for his stellar performance, it was Hwang's bat that provided early support. His second-inning double stretched the lead to 4-0, and he followed up with a fourth-inning leadoff homer to left field—his first postseason home run since the 2021 Korean Series. This homer sparked a series of three for the Wiz, underpinning their decisive victory.

Reflecting on his earlier misplays, including a dropped pop fly in Game 1 that led to a two-run inning for the Dinos, Hwang expressed gratitude towards Cuevas for covering for his first-inning mistake in Game 4. With a focus on making impactful plays with runners in scoring position, Hwang contributed significantly to the Wiz's potent offense in this crucial game.

Despite a modest .235 batting average in the series thus far, Hwang remains positive about his performance at the plate, feeling confident as the team heads into the series' final game.

The Wiz and the Dinos will face off in the highly anticipated Game 5, with the winner moving on in the postseason.