The KT Wiz of professional baseball beat the defending champion LG Twins to win the season opener.
On Mar. 28 at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul, KT erupted for 18 hits to defeat LG 11-7 in the 2026 KBO League opener. KT set a rare record as the sixth team in history whose entire starting lineup collected hits in an opening game.
KT rookie Lee Kang-min had three hits, tying the record for most hits by a high school–draftee rookie in an opener. Kim Hyun-soo tied the all-time opening day hits mark (20). KT starter Matt Sauer earned the win after allowing three runs on five hits (one home run) and five walks with one strikeout over five innings.
After the game, KT manager Lee Kang-chul shared a victory high-five with Hilliard. Mar. 28, 2026
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