In brief
Samsung Lions’ young seed Jang Chan‑hee, the second youngest Korean Series starter, helped his team edge the KT Wiz 10‑5 in Game 4 for a 3‑1 series lead. Manager Park Jin‑man urged caution as the bullpen kept the win alive. The Lions will look to close the series in Game 5 before the series‑final whistle.
In Daegu Samsung Lions Park, the Samsung Lions trailed the KT Wiz with a 3‑1 lead on a 10‑5 win in Game 4 of the best‑of‑seven Korean Series, a victory that was credited largely to 19‑year‑old starter Jang Chan‑hee.
Jang held the Wiz to a single run on two hits over four solid innings, starting him loose with a solo home run off Jang Jin‑hyuk on his ninth pitch but settling after a walk. After the Lions built a 6‑1 advantage, Jang found his rhythm, delivering three quick outs in the second and a complete third inning, and ending with two efficient outs in the fourth before entering the bullpen at the end of the frame.
Game 4 Highlights
When the Wiz sparked a three‑run rally in the fifth, the Lions’ bullpen flared. Satoshi Miyamori slugged a bases‑loaded single, Bae Chan‑seung supplied a hit and five walks, and Lee Jae‑hee earned the game’s honorary MVP with two strikeouts and two pop‑fly outs on the ensuing three outs, shutting the inning down after a 3‑0 surge. Lee’s fastball‑slider combo proved potent, giving the Lions three strikeouts in two perfect frames and keeping the run differential comfortable.
“We are getting close but in the postseason, one game can be a turning point and then you never know what can happen after that,” Park said. “We are not going to let our guard down. We will do our best to finish the series tomorrow.”
Manager Park Jin‑man voiced that, despite the win, the Lions must stay cautious, maintaining a “hands‑on‑deck” approach to the bullpen as the series approaches its conclusion. Park also lauded breakout star Park Seung‑kyu, who hit 3‑for‑4, drove in three runs and contributed to the team’s offensive bedrock, while recognizing that the veteran needed all hands on deck to keep the lead intact.
With a 3‑1 advantage, the Lions will pursue a berth in their first Korean Series title since 2014 with a Game 5 scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, also in Daegu. The victory underscores the Lions’ youth movement, but Park’s warning signals a wary confidence as the series heads into the critical decisive game.
