The KT Wiz of professional baseball beat the defending champion LG Twins to win the opener.
KT exploded for 18 hits and beat LG 11-7 in the 2026 KBO League opener at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on the 28th. KT set the rare record of the sixth all-time opener in which every starter collected a hit.
KT rookie Lee Kang-min had three hits, tying the record for most hits by a high school draftee in an opener. Kim Hyun-soo tied the record for most career hits in openers (20). KT starter Matt Sauer earned his first win after allowing three runs on five hits (one home run), five walks and one strikeout in five innings.
LG players shout "fighting" before the game. Mar. 28, 2026
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