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 Stadium in Seoul on Mar. 28. KT recorded the sixth all-time feat of every starting batter collecting a hit on Opening Day.
KT rookie Lee Kang-min had three hits, tying the record for most hits by a high school rookie in an Opening Day game. Kim Hyun-soo tied the all-time Opening Day hits record (20). KT starter Matt Sauer earned the win, allowing three runs on five hits (one home run) and five walks with one strikeout in five innings.
KT manager Lee Kang-chul celebrates the win. Mar. 28, 2026
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