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 Kiwoom Heroes. With a feel-good series sweep, they surged to seven straight wins. The season record is 9-7. Starters James Naile and midseason acquisition Hong Min-kyu pitched brilliantly. Han Jun-su's game-tying RBI single, Castro's go-ahead two-run homer, and Kim Ho-ryeong's dagger two-RBI double stood out. Kiwoom, hobbled by defense that forgot the basics, failed to avenge the single win.
After the game, KIA's Dale and Kim Do-young celebrate the win. Apr. 16, 2026
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