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…
In his debut year as Kia Tigers manager, Lee Bum-ho guided the team to their first Korean Series title, securing a direct passage to the championship series. However, this year, they began their postseason campaign with a loss, ultimately falling to the Samsung Lions 6-1 in Game 5 of the second round. Lee, who had won the championship in his first managerial stint, acknowledged the team's efforts in the series, vowing to return stronger in the future.
In the second round, the Tigers had swept the 2025 champions, the LG Twins, before facing a tough match-up in Game 5, where they fell short. Tigers starting pitcher Adam Oller was particularly challenged, giving up four runs on six hits in just two innings. Despite the setback, Lee expressed gratitude for his players' hard work and emphasized the team's resolve to come back stronger next year, aiming to make another title push.
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