Wiz lose 2 regulars to injuries in Korean Series game

The KT Wiz faced a setback in their bid for the Korean Series championship as they lost two regular players to injuries during Game 3 of the best-of-seven series against the Samsung Lions. The Wiz, who had one player return to the lineup, fell to a 1-1 tie with the Lions in the pivotal matchup. The second baseman, Kim Sang-su, returned after sitting out Game 2 due to a foot injury, but the team's leadoff man and right fielder, Choi Won-jun, was unable to play.

Choi had suffered swelling in his left thumb after colliding with the wall while trying to catch a flyball during Game 2. Despite his playful confidence, Choi acknowledged the extent of his injury, expressing uncertainty about his ability to perform defensively. Choi had been a standout performer, batting .400 with 208 hits, the second-most in a single season in the Korea Baseball Organization's history.