Samsung Lions maintain league lead despite 0-7 loss to Doosan Bears

The Samsung Lions faced the Doosan Bears in two consecutive games. On July 25, starter Won Tae‑in delivered a quality start, pitching six innings and allowing one run to earn his fifth win and break a personal five‑inning streak that had plagued him. He credited a new pre‑game routine involving pizza, inspired by teammate Chris Fedek, for the turnaround.

The following day, the Lions were shut out 0‑7. New foreign import Austin Boss debuted, throwing five innings with five hits, five strikeouts and two earned runs. However, the bullpen faltered when reliever Miyaji Yura recorded only one pitch before being pulled after a head‑shot incident. Despite the heavy defeat, Samsung retained its top position in the KBO standings.