Tigers skipper vows to come back stronger in '27 after KBO postseason exit
For the first time in his three-year managerial career in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), Kia Tigers manager Lee Bum-ho lost a postseason series. It came Sunday, when the Tigers fell to the Samsung Lions 6-1 in Game 5 of the second round at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in the southeastern city of Daegu. Lee won the Korean Series title in his first year in charge, as the Tigers advanced…
Kia Tigers manager Lee Bum-ho vowed to return even stronger in his fourth year of managing the team after a disappointing postseason exit. For the first time in his three-year tenure with the KBO franchise, Lee's team was unable to overcome the Samsung Lions in a five-game playoff series. The Tigers had previously captured the Korean Series title in their inaugural season as manager, but this year's journey began with a sweep of the 2025 champions, the LG Twins.
Following an opening win in the second round, the Tigers suffered two consecutive losses before forcing a decisive Game 5. However, their efforts fell short as they lost that final game to the Lions. Lee expressed his gratitude to his players for their hard work throughout the lengthy postseason run and emphasized the team's determination to come back stronger next season in pursuit of another championship.
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