The professional baseball team KT Wiz captured its second consecutive victory against the Doosan Bears, thanks to the stellar performance of their newcomer Heo Kyung-min.

KT Wiz won 8-3 in the first matchup of the season against the Doosan Bears in the 2025 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League at Suwon KT Wiz Park on the 25th. After losing the opening game, KT recorded their second win against one loss.

Starting pitcher Koh Young Technology left the game after 4⅔ innings, allowing 8 hits, 2 walks, and striking out 5 with 3 earned runs. Kim Min-soo (1⅓ innings, no earned runs), Son Dong-hyun (1 inning, no earned runs), Woo Gyu-min (1 inning, no earned runs), and Choi Dong-hwan (1 inning, no earned runs) followed him. The winning pitcher was Kim Min-soo.

In the batting lineup, Baeg Jeong-dae, the hero of the walk-off two days prior, led the offense with 3 hits, while Kang Baek-ho, Heo Kyung-min, and Kim Min-hyuk contributed with multi-hits for a commanding win. Despite Heo Kyung-min's 2 hits in 5 at-bats, his season batting average dropped from .500 to .467. He has shown impressive hitting form since the opening.

The turning point came in the bottom of the fifth inning with a tie of 3-3. Heo Kyung-min's go-ahead solo home run was followed by Kim Min-hyuk's single, Jang Seong-woo's walk, and Cheon Seong-ho being hit by a pitch, filling the bases. Hwang Jae-kyun then hit a 3-RBI double, and Baeg Jeong-dae followed with a 1-RBI single, solidifying the victory.

KT manager Lee Kang-cheol said after the game, "Koh Young Technology did his part as a starter in his first appearance of the season. Kim Min-soo did not allow a crucial comeback during an important moment, laying the foundation for victory," adding, "The batting lineup had good contributions throughout both the upper and lower orders. In the early stages of the game, Baeg Jeong-dae and Kang Baek-ho combined for 3 RBIs, bringing momentum to the game."

He also noted, "After allowing the tie, the concentration of the batters stood out in the bottom of the fifth with two outs. Starting with Heo Kyung-min's home run, we made a big inning with Hwang Jae-kyun's 3 RBIs and Baeg Jeong-dae's RBIs, gaining the winning momentum. Congratulations to Kang Baek-ho and Heo Kyung-min on their first home runs of the season."

Manager Lee Kang-cheol concluded with, "The players did a great job, and I thank the fans who came to the stadium to support us despite the somewhat chilly weather."

KT will aim for their third consecutive victory on the 26th with So Hyung-jun on the mound. Doosan has announced Choi Seung-yong as their starter.

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