{
  "id": 18674843,
  "title": "Lions beat Wiz to reach brink of Korean Series title",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/lions-beat-wiz-to-reach-brink-of-korean-series-title-18674843",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T08:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20261107/lions-beat-wiz-to-reach-brink-of-korean-series-title"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Daegu witnessed a pivotal moment in the Korean baseball championship as the Samsung Lions edged out the KT Wiz, 10-5, in Game 4. This victory solidified the Lions' 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series, putting them within a win of clinching their first Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) title in 12 years. A crucial series recurring theme, when a team trails 3-1 in the Korean Series, only the 2013 Lions managed to secure the championship. After conceding a run in the top of the first inning, the Lions rebounded with a strong six-run inning in the bottom of the first frame, leading to their third consecutive win in this series. Park Seung-kyu, the No. 2 batter, contributed three runs, while rookie pitcher Jang Chan-hee delivered four innings of one-run pitching. Relief pitcher Lee Jae-hee added to the Lions' performance with a perfect 2 2/3 innings. The series saw a record 19 walks and hit-by-pitches, highlighting the intense competition between these two teams.",
  "summary": "DAEGU — The Samsung Lions are a win away from capturing the Korean baseball championship. The Lions defeated the KT Wiz 10-5 in Game 4 of the Korean Series at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in the southeastern city of Daegu on Saturday, taking the 3-1 stranglehold on the best-of-seven battle. The Lions can clinch their first Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) title in 12 years with a victory in Game 5…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Lions beat Wiz to reach brink of Korean Series title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/lions-beat-wiz-to-reach-brink-of-korean-series-title",
        "published": "2026-11-07T08:22:45.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}