The KIA Tigers forgot how to lose.
On Apr. 16 at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field, they rallied for a 5-1 win over the 2026 Korea Baseball Organization Kiwoom Heroes. With a satisfying series sweep, they raced to seven straight wins. The season record is 9-7. Starter James Nail and midseason acquisition Hong Min-gyu delivered strong outings. Han Jun-su's game-tying RBI single, Castro's go-ahead two-run homer, and Kim Ho-ryeong's insurance two-RBI double shined. Kiwoom, hobbled by defense that forgot the basics, failed to avenge with one win.
In the top of the ninth, KIA's Seong Young-tak is pitching in relief. Apr. 16, 2026
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