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As the only citizen-owned team in the KBO League, Ulsan Whales, entering its inaugural season, is making a powerful impact on the Futures League stage by capturing both performance and popularity.
On the 13th, Ulsan Whales defeated KT Wiz with a dominant 6-0 victory at their final home game of the regular season held at Ulsan Munsu Baseball Stadium, showcasing excellent coordination between offense and defense. With this win, Ulsan Whales has secured an early spot in the Futures League Championship semifinals, setting its sights on winning the club's first-ever championship trophy since its founding during the autumn playoff season.
The excitement extended beyond the field to the stands as well. A total of 7,310 spectators attended the game at Munsu Baseball Stadium, surpassing the previous KBO Futures League single-game attendance record of 7,299 set by Ulsan during a match against Lotte on March 20. Additionally, cumulative home game attendance for the 2026 regular season has exceeded 71,113, crossing the 70,000 threshold.
In fact, prior to the start of the season, there were numerous concerns about the new team's lack of strength and experience typical of expansion franchises. However, Ulsan Whales quickly dispelled such prejudices by leading the standings from the early stages of the season. As of the 13th, with a record of 56 wins, 37 losses, and 1 tie, Ulsan Whales sits alone at the top of the Futures League Southern Division, earning recognition for proving its elite-level competitiveness in its very first year as a citizen-owned club.
After the game, Ulsan Whales manager Jang Won-jin expressed through the club: "I am proud that our players did not give up until the end and achieved excellent results in our inaugural season." He added, "We will diligently prepare for the remaining postseason games to bring the great joy of a championship victory to the citizens of Ulsan."
Having already secured an early spot in the playoffs, Ulsan Whales now aims to clinch first place in the Southern Division with two remaining regular-season games. Fans are closely watching the team's historic run as it challenges for both the regular-season title and the championship trophy in its debut year.
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