The KIA Tigers of professional baseball 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 an opening salvo in the three-game series, KIA extended its blistering winning streak to eight and moved into sole possession of fourth place, ahead of the SSG Landers. The season record is 10 wins and 7 losses. In contrast, Doosan, mired in a three-game losing skid, remained in ninth at 5 wins, 1 tie and 11 losses.

In the top of the ninth, Doosan's Yoon Tae-ho is pitching in relief. Apr. 17, 2026

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