The KT Wiz of professional baseball defeated the defending champion LG Twins to win the opener.
On the 28th at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul, KT erupted for 18 hits in the 2026 KBO League opening game against LG and won 11-7. KT set a rare record as the sixth team in history whose entire starting lineup collected hits on Opening Day.
Rookie Lee Kang-min of KT had three hits, tying the record for most hits by a high school-draftee 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 after allowing three runs on five hits (one home run) and five walks with one strikeout over five innings.
In the top of the first inning, LG's Chirinos gave up six runs and looked dejected. Mar. 28, 2026
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