# Samsung Lions Take Series Lead Against KT Wiz in KBO Finals Samsung secures two consecutive wins after an initial loss to lead the series. - **Source:** [Kyunghyang](https://www.khan.co.kr) - **Published:** 2026-11-06 - **Topic:** [sports](https://brifing.si/c/sports) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/17dd98ec-336a-4896-aef4-4eef732cc05c ## Series Momentum Shifts The Samsung Lions have taken control of the 2026 KBO Korean Series by winning the third game 5-1. After losing the opening match, Samsung secured two consecutive victories to lead the series 2-1. They are now aiming for their first championship title in twelve years since their last victory in 2014. ## Pitching Dominance Samsung pitcher Jurado delivered a stellar performance, throwing 108 pitches over seven innings. He allowed only one run on six hits while striking out six batters. Jurado remains undefeated in the postseason with three wins and a 1.31 ERA, having allowed only three runs across twenty-two and one-third innings of total work. ## Early Game Exchange KT Wiz took an early lead in the first inning when Sam Hilliard hit an RBI double to score Kim Min-hyuk. Samsung responded immediately in the bottom of the first with an RBI single from Choi Hyung-woo. The game remained competitive until Samsung capitalized on KT's defensive struggles to pull ahead decisively. ## Decisive Offensive Surge KT pitcher So Hyeong-jun struggled with control, issuing five walks in the first two innings. Samsung capitalized on a bases-loaded situation, scoring on a groundout and a two-run triple by Koo Ja-wook. This offensive burst extended Samsung's lead to 4-1, effectively shifting the momentum of the entire game toward the home team. ## Late Game Insurance Samsung solidified their victory in the eighth inning when Park Seung-gyu hit a solo home run off KT reliever Kim Jung-woon. This final run brought the score to 5-1, providing a comfortable cushion for the bullpen. The Lions' relief pitchers successfully neutralized KT's attempts to mount a late-game comeback in Daegu. ## Historical Statistical Edge History favors Samsung, as teams that win the third game after a 1-1 series tie have historically gone on to win the championship 88.9% of the time. Out of eighteen previous instances, sixteen teams secured the title. This statistic underscores the critical importance of the victory achieved by the Lions on Wednesday. ## Notable Individual Records Despite the loss, KT player Kim Hyun-soo reached a significant milestone by appearing in his 109th postseason game. He is now tied with Hong Sung-heon for the most postseason appearances in KBO League history. Meanwhile, Samsung's Kim Sung-yoon was recognized for his performance, earning the daily 'Batting Sensation' award for his contributions. ## High Fan Engagement The game at Daegu Samsung Lions Park was sold out with 23,550 spectators in attendance. This contributes to a cumulative postseason attendance of 252,500 fans. The KBO has maintained a streak of forty-nine consecutive sold-out postseason games since the 2023 Korean Series opener, reflecting the immense popularity of the professional baseball league. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.khan.co.kr/article/202611062204001/?utm_source=khan_rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=total_news — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._