The KT Wiz of professional baseball beat the defending champion LG Twins to earn a win on opening day.
KT exploded for 18 hits and defeated LG 11-7 in the 2026 KBO League opener at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on Mar. 28. KT set a rare record as the sixth team in history whose entire starting lineup recorded hits on opening day.
KT rookie Lee Kang-min collected three hits, tying the record for most hits by a high school–draftee rookie in an opening game. Kim Hyun-soo tied the all-time opening day hits mark (20). KT starter Matt Sauer earned his first win, allowing three runs on five hits (one home run) and five walks with one strikeout over five innings.
LG head training coach Kim Yong-il throws the ceremonial first pitch. Mar. 28, 2026
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