The KIA Tigers beat the Doosan Bears 7-3 in their first meeting of the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League season at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on the 17th.

With the statement win to open the three-game set, KIA extended its blistering streak to eight straight and climbed to sole fourth place, overtaking the SSG Landers. The season record is 10 wins and 7 losses. Doosan, mired in a three-game skid, stayed in ninth at 5 wins, 1 tie, and 11 losses.

In the top of the ninth, Doosan's Kim Jeong-woo was pitching in relief. Apr. 17, 2026

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