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KBO update: KIA Tigers fight to clinch third place

Overview

The KIA Tigers missed a critical opportunity to secure third place in the KBO League following a 1-4 loss to the Lotte Giants on October 11 at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field. The decisive moment occurred in the sixth inning when Lotte’s Han Dong-hee hit a grand slam against KIA starter Adam Oller, following a defensive error by Kim Sun-bin, breaking a 0-0 tie.

Lotte’s Kim Jin-wook earned the win, pitching six scoreless innings and reaching the regulation inning milestone for the first time in his career. This victory contributed to a historic milestone for the Lotte Giants, who became the first team in the KBO 10-club era to have five starting pitchers complete the regulatory inning requirement during a single season. Additionally, Lotte’s Victor Reyes extended his single-season hit record to 207 hits.

With this defeat, the race for third place remains undecided and will be settled in a final regular-season showdown between the KIA Tigers and the LG Twins on October 12. The winner of that match will claim third place and a direct ticket to the semi-playoffs, while the loser will move to fourth place and face the wild card decision round.

Beyond the standings, the final day of the season will also determine individual major titles. The home run race between Kim Do-young and Sam Hilliard, as well as the battle for the most hits between Victor Reyes and Choi Won-jun, are all set to be decided in the season’s concluding games.

Entities

KIA Tigers · Kim Do-young · LG Twins · KBO League · Austin Dean

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 8 sources
    KIA Tigers lose to Lotte Giants, delaying third-place decision

    KIA Tigers lost 1-4 to Lotte Giants due to a Han Dong-hee grand slam, forcing a final showdown against LG Twins on October 12 to decide third place in the KBO League.

  2. [SPORTS] 6 sources
    KIA Tigers climb to third in KBO after sweeping LG Twins

    The KIA Tigers moved into third place in the KBO League after sweeping the LG Twins, highlighted by Kim Do-young’s dramatic ninth-inning home run, while LG faces an eight-game losing streak.

  3. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    KBO League home run race intensifies amid Kim Do-young's absence

    The KBO League home run race intensifies as LG Twins' Austin Dean nears leader Kim Do-young, while Kim's absence for the Asian Games creates an opening for Dean and Sam Hilliard.

  4. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Kim Do-young sets KBO record amid injury recovery

    KIA Tigers' Kim Do-young set a KBO record with 40 HRs, 100 RBIs, and 100 runs in a single season, returning quickly from nose surgery to join the national team for the Asian Games.

  5. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Kim Do-young named KBO League August MVP

    KIA Tigers' Kim Do-young has been named the KBO League August MVP, driven by massive fan support after hitting 6 home runs and surpassing his personal season high.

  6. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    KBO League: Samsung Lions win as Kim Do-young hits 40th home run

    KBO League updates include Samsung Lions' victory over KIA Tigers, Kim Do-young hitting his 40th home run, and potential roster shifts due to the upcoming Asian Games.

  7. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Kim Do-young nears 40 home run milestone in KBO League

    KIA Tigers' Kim Do-young continues his pursuit of 40 home runs after a near-miss double against the KT Wiz. He remains in contention to break the youngest-ever 40-home run record.

  8. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Kim Do-young nears KBO youngest 40-home run record

    KIA Tigers' Kim Do-young is one home run away from becoming the youngest player to reach 40 home runs in the KBO, following KBO clarification on age record standards.

  9. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Kim Do-young hits 38th home run to tie personal record

    KIA Tigers' Kim Do-young tied his personal single-season record with his 38th home run, despite recently being hit by a high-speed pitch. Kiwoom Heroes later secured a dramatic 8-7 comeback win.

  10. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Kim Do-young and Austin Dean battle for KBO home run crown

    Kim Do‑young (KIA) leads the KBO home‑run race with 30, while Austin Dean (LG) follows with 31, both adding recent homers as the season nears its finish; Kim’s Asian Games selection could impact the race.

Sources

biz.heraldcorp.com · english.hani.co.kr · hani.co.kr · hidomin.com · isplus.com · jnilbo.com · mbn.co.kr · namdonews.com · seoul.co.kr · sportschosun.com · stnsports.co.kr

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