The KIA Tigers of professional baseball escaped a two-game losing streak to start the season. But the LG Twins suffered a three-game opening skid for the first time in eight years.

KIA beat LG 7-2 in their first matchup of the 2026 KBO League season on the 31st at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul. Kim Do-young went 3-for-4 with a walk and three RBIs, including a two-run home run. Castro ripped two doubles and drove in two runs. Starter Allar became the winning pitcher with six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits with one walk and three strikeouts.

After the game, KIA manager Lee Beom-ho shares a victory high-five with Kim Do-young. Mar. 31, 2026

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