The rise of the Wizards' Corps is formidable. With a record of 7 wins and 1 loss in the last 8 games and a terrifying momentum marked by 5 consecutive winning series, they are poised to crack the three-team structure.

The KT Wiz, in professional baseball, won 5-1 against the KIA Tigers in the eighth match of the season held at Suwon KT Wiz Park on the 31st.

KT has secured a winning series early on with a 3-game winning streak. They have 30 wins, 3 ties, and 25 losses this season. They succeeded in achieving 5 consecutive winning series starting from the match against the LG Twins on the 17th-18th (including a doubleheader).

The bottom of the 8th inning with a score of 1-1 was the turning point. After one out, Jang Sung-woo and Kwon Dong-jin drew consecutive walks, followed by Heo Kyung-min’s game-winning double, Jang Jin-hyuk’s RBI ground ball, and Oh Yoon-seok’s timely hit to left field that redeemed an error. Kim Sang-su then joined the rally with a timely hit, sealing the victory.

KT starter So Hyung-jun pitched 6 innings, allowing 4 hits, 2 walks, 6 strikeouts, and 1 earned run (unearned) on 92 pitches, but the offense was delayed in their scoring, resulting in a loss. Following him, Woo Gyu-min (1 inning, scoreless), Won Sang-hyeon (⅔ inning, scoreless), and Park Young-hyun (1⅓ innings, scoreless) followed, with Park Young-hyun earning his first win of the season.

KT manager Lee Kang-cheol noted after the game, "Starting pitcher So Hyung-jun really pitched well in good harmony with Jang Sung-woo. It’s regrettable that he didn’t get a win, and I am grateful for his sacrifice for the team. The bullpen also performed well, with Woo Gyu-min and Park Young-hyun providing a solid foundation for the victory."

He added, "The lineup showed great concentration at the end of the game. Rojas took the momentum with a huge solo home run in the 3rd inning with 2 outs. The game was difficult in the tied situation, but we were able to gain an advantage with the game-winning hit from Heo Kyung-min and additional RBIs from Kim Sang-su. The players worked hard, and I thank the fans for their support."

On June 1, KT will hold the retirement ceremony for Park Kyung-soo and aims for a series sweep behind Cho Yi-hyun. KIA has announced Adam Oller.

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