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

With the statement win to open the three-game series, KIA ripped off its eighth straight victory and moved into sole possession of fourth place, overtaking the SSG Landers. The season record is 10 wins and 7 losses. Doosan, mired in a three-game losing streak, stayed in ninth at 5 wins, 1 tie and 11 losses.

Top 9th, KIA's Kim Do-young is getting ready at the plate. Apr. 17, 2026

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