In brief
In Game 4 of the KBO Korean Series, the Samsung Lions pulled out a 10‑5 win against the KT Wiz to lead the series 3‑1 and become one win away from their first championship in 12 years. The victory was highlighted by a six‑run opening inning, a spectacular home run from Jang Jin‑hyuk for the Wiz, and a solid outing from 19‑year‑old starter Jang Chan‑hee behind the mound for the Lions.
On Saturday, November 7, 2026, the Samsung Lions won Game 4 of the Korean Series 10‑5 over the KT Wiz at Daegu Samsung Lions Park, taking a 3‑1 series lead and playing one win away from their first KBO championship in 12 years, according to Yonhap.
The win was built on a historic six‑run opening inning that saw the Lions launch a rally after surrendering a solo home run early to Jang Jin‑hyuk of the Wiz. The Vikings’ single left the Lions trailing 1‑0, but a single and a walk sent Lewin Diaz to the plate and led to a 6‑1 lead by the ninth batter of the inning.
Jang Chan‑hee, the 19‑year‑old starter, pitched four solid innings and allowed just one run on two hits, becoming the second youngest pitcher to start a Korean Series game. His performance helped the Lions keep the Wiz at one run until the bullpen closed out the game.
The league’s bullpen also played a key role: reliever Lee Jae‑hee worked 2 ⅔ perfect innings, and other pitching staff members handled the later frames after a brief venture into the bullpen in the fifth inning, a move that nearly cost the Lions three runs.
Pitchers from both teams combined for 19 walks and hit‑by‑pitches, the most ever in a Korean Series game, underscoring the high‑pressure environment of the series.
With the 3‑1 lead, the Samsung Lions will try to seal the championship in Game 5 scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at the same stadium, while the KT Wiz look to regroup after this deficit.
