Lions rally past Wiz to take Korean Series lead
The Samsung Lions came from behind to defeat the KT Wiz 5-1 in Game 3 of the Korean Series at home Friday, taking a lead in the best-of-seven showdown by riding one big inning. Starter Ariel Jurado tossed seven innings of one-run ball and captain Koo Ja-wook delivered a two-run triple in the crucial second inning before a sellout crowd of 23,550 at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in the southeastern…
In Game 3 of the Korean Series, the Samsung Lions rallied past the KT Wiz 5-1 at home in Daegu, securing a lead in the best-of-seven series. Starting pitcher Ariel Jurado delivered seven innings of strong pitching, allowing only one run, while captain Koo Ja-wook drove in two runs with a crucial two-run triple in the second inning.
A sellout crowd of 23,550 witnessed the thrilling match at Daegu Samsung Lions Park. The Lions now lead the series 2-1, with Game 4 scheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m. Park Seung-kyu added an insurance run in the eighth inning with a solo home run. This marks the 18th Korean Series where the teams were tied at 1-1 after two games, with the Lions emerging victorious 16 times.
Despite being out-hit 7-4, the Lions prevailed, capitalizing on Kim Min-hyuck's leadoff homer and Sam Hilliard's two doubles, including a triple in the decisive inning.
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