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KIA beats LG twice to move within one win of the playoffs
KIA won the first two games of its semi-playoff series against LG.
In Game 2, KIA scored five runs in the first inning, forcing LG starter Im Chan-gyu out of the game.
KIA pitcher Adam Oller gave up two runs but struck out eight over six innings.
The two wins at home leave KIA one win from reaching the next playoff round.
LG’s batters struggled to score, putting the team under pressure to turn the series around.
The teams now move to Jamsil in Seoul, where LG will try to fight back in Game 3.
KIA beat LG in the first two games of their best-of-five Korean baseball semi-playoff series.
The two home wins left KIA needing one more victory to advance to the playoffs.
KIA scored five runs in the first inning of Game 2 and won behind starter Oller, who struck out eight over six innings.
LG scored twice in Game 2 but struggled to produce enough offense and was left facing elimination.
The teams moved to Seoul’s Jamsil Stadium for Game 3.
- Who
- KIA Tigers and LG Twins.
- What
- KIA won the first two games of their semi-playoff series and moved within one win of advancing to the playoffs.
- When
- The first two games were played over the weekend before the articles were published on October 18 and 19, 2026.
- Where
- KIA’s home stadium, identified as Champions Field, hosted the first two games; Game 3 was set for Jamsil.
- Why
- KIA won through strong early scoring and pitching; LG’s offense did not score enough to prevent the two losses.
KIA Tigers
LG Twins
Series position
KIA Tigers
KIA said it would try to carry its momentum to Jamsil and win.
LG Twins
LG aimed to make a comeback at home after falling behind 0–2.
Game 2 performance
KIA Tigers
KIA scored five runs in the first inning, and Oller struck out eight over six innings.
LG Twins
LG scored twice; its batting struggled, although its relief pitchers and closer performed well.
KIA won the opening game and took the early lead in the series.
KIA scored five runs in the first inning, beat LG again at home, and moved within one win of advancing.
The teams prepared to move to Jamsil for Game 3.
- Series score
- KIA leads 2–0
- KIA’s remaining requirement
- One more win to advance to the playoffs
- Game 2 first inning
- KIA scored 5 runs
- Oller
- 6 innings and 8 strikeouts in Game 2
- Game 3 venue
- Jamsil Stadium
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