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The first game of the 2026 KBO Postseason Korea Series (KS) between the KT Wiz and the Samsung Lions was held on the 3rd at Suwon KT Wiz Park in Gyeonggi Province.
Samsung's Kim Young-woong is seen celebrating after reaching base on an infield hit with the bases loaded and no outs in the top of the seventh inning.
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