'Win-Loss-Loss-Loss-Win, 15 runs scored-28 runs allowed': A long and exhausting week for KT ends with a smile from the manager amid three consecutive sellout crowds at Suwon "Thank you to the fans who cheered for us" [Suwon Field]

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KT Wiz ended a weary and lengthy week with a victory. The manager, finally smiling, attributed the success to the fans who filled the home stadium for three consecutive days.

On the 5th, KT defeated Lotte Giants 4-2 in a regular-season home game at SuwonKT Wiz Park as part of the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League.

The turning point came in the bottom of the 8th inning when both teams were tied 2-2. Leadoff batter Choi Won-jun reached base with an infield hit, and Kim Hyun-soo crushed pitcher Jung Hyun-soo's 139 km/h fastball inside to the right-field fence for a home run.

As a result, KT starting pitcher Matt Sauer did not take the loss despite allowing six hits over six innings, issuing four walks (three free passes and one hit-by-pitch), striking out two batters, and surrendering two runs. In the lineup, Sam Hilliard contributed with two hits in four at-bats (including one home run) and one RBI, while Heo Kyung-min added two hits in three at-bats and one run scored to support the victory.

With this win, third-place KT escaped a three-game losing streak, improving to 44 wins, one tie, and 35 losses. The team extended its lead over fourth-place KIA Tigers (44 wins, two ties, 37 losses), who did not play due to rain cancellation earlier that day, by 1.5 games.

KT endured a difficult week. While engaged in a fierce battle for the standings against LG Twins, KT's offensive rhythm faltered and its bullpen collapsed, halting its upward momentum. On the 27th of last month, the team surrendered second place to Samsung Lions and began this week in third.

This week also saw continued struggles from the bullpen, resulting in a record of two wins and three losses with 15 runs scored and 28 runs allowed. During this period, KT fell closer to fourth place than to second. However, by capping off the series with a victory, the team can now comfortably prepare for the final series of the first half.

Today's game was delayed by a sudden rainstorm 20 minutes before scheduled start time. Despite the chaotic atmosphere created by laying out tarps, all 18,700 seats were sold out by around 6:50 p.m. This marked KT's 17th consecutive sellout across three straight home games.

In response, the manager expressed gratitude. Head coach Lee Kang-cheol (60) reflected on the game, stating, "It was a difficult week overall, but every player showed focus in this final game of the week. We were able to win thanks to veteran Kim Hyun-soo's two-run home run."

He continued, "The players worked hard throughout the week. I sincerely thank the fans who cheered for us with full houses during our three-game home series over the weekend."

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