KT's incredible reversal drama in the bottom of the ninth inning, Samsung's bullpen pushing out the walk-off nightmare

Jul 27, 2025

KT's incredible reversal drama in the bottom of the ninth inning, Samsung's bullpen pushing out the walk-off nightmare
The KBO League KT Wiz and Samsung Lions match held at Suwon KT Wiz Park on the 26th. Ahn Hyun-min and manager Lee Kang-chul are preparing to bat in front of them. Suwon = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.07.26/



KT Wiz won the game from behind with a surprising back.

In Game 10 of the season against Samsung held at KT Wiz Park on the 27th, KT scored four points in the bottom of the ninth inning after a tight pitching match, and won a thrilling 4-3 walk-off victory. With the victory, KT again won the winning series against Samsung, maintaining its 7-3 advantage.

It was Samsung's pace until the eighth inning.
KT's incredible reversal drama in the bottom of the ninth inning, Samsung's bullpen pushing out the walk-off nightmare
The game between KT and Hanwha at KT Wiz Park in Suwon on the 19th. KT Huh Kyung-min hit an RBI double in the first inning. Suwon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.07.19/
Samsung starter Won Tae-in, who returned from injury, overcame the early crisis skillfully and pitched a scoreless, one out and three strikeouts without a walk in six innings in seven innings. Won Tae-in, who ended the first half early due to back pain, seemed to have his first victory before his return.




In the Samsung lineup, Koo Ja-wook took the lead with a decisive multi-double and three hits in four at-bats, one RBI and one run.

Koo Ja-wook, who was the leadoff hitter in the top of the fourth inning when he was 0-0, kicked Ko Young-pyo's first pitch falling change-up and created a chance with a double that hit the right fence. Diaz's second base ground ball was safe at third base due to second baseman Oh Yoon-seok's throwing error, and he was on the first and third bases with no outs. When Jeon Byung-woo watched the ground ball on second base, he homered and scored a precious winning goal. 1-0.

Koo Ja-wook was also the troubleshooter in the thin ice lead. With a 1-0 lead in the top of the eighth inning, he picked up a ball with two outs and a runner on 1B2S to help Kim Sung-yoon steal second base, and immediately pulled Son Dong-hyun's curve and hit a timely double that hit the right-center wall.




KT's incredible reversal drama in the bottom of the ninth inning, Samsung's bullpen pushing out the walk-off nightmare
Samsung seemed to seal the victory in the top of the ninth inning with a 2-0 lead, as the first batter Kang Min-ho connected pitcher Park Young-hyun's 147km fastball to the left with a solo home run (9th of the season).

However, KT's low-powered team made a come-from-behind drama against Samsung closer Lee Ho-sung in the bottom of the ninth inning.

KT's incredible reversal drama in the bottom of the ninth inning, Samsung's bullpen pushing out the walk-off nightmare
KBO League KT and Doosan held at KT Wiz Park in Suwon on the 27th. KT Ko Young-pyo is pitching as a starter. Suwon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.05.27/
After one out, An Chi-young got on base with a dune and then stepped on second base with a balk, and chased 1-3 with a timely hit by pinch hitter Cho Dae-hyun. Lee Ho-sung was shaken. With a walk by Rojas and a hit by Kwon Dong-jin, the bases loaded with one out. A walk to Kang Baek-ho and Ahn Hyun-min shot a sacrifice fly against the changed pitcher Kim Tae-hoon to tie the game 3-3.




Following Jang Sung-woo with two outs and runners on the first and second bases, Huh Kyung-min also drew a straight walk to complete a 4-3 come-from-behind victory.

KT starter Ko Young-pyo completed his 14th quality start of the season with five hits, one walk, five strikeouts, and one run in seven innings, and had a breathtaking showdown with Won Tae-in. He did not receive defensive support, so his 10th win in two years was postponed to the next.

Photo courtesy = Samsung Lions



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.