KT Wiz defeat Hanwha Eagles to close gap with league leaders

In the 2026 KBO League, the KT Wiz secured a victory against the Hanwha Eagles at Suwon KT Wiz Park, maintaining their position in second place. The win brings KT to a record of 68 wins, 3 draws, and 43 losses, narrowing the gap with the first-place Samsung Lions to just 0.5 games.

KT took an early 4-0 lead by capitalizing on errors and early hits, but Hanwha's Kang Baek-ho tied the game in the 5th inning with a three-run home run. KT regained the lead in the 7th inning following a decisive two-run double by Kim Min-hyuk. The victory was further solidified in the 8th inning when Sam Hilliard hit his 31st home run of the season, contributing to a four-run rally that pushed the score to 9-4.

Despite two solo home runs by Hanwha in the 9th inning, KT held on for a 9-6 win. For Hanwha, the loss marks their eighth consecutive defeat, dropping them to 9th place in the standings. Notably, Hanwha pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin achieved his fourth consecutive season with at least 100 strikeouts during the game.