KT Wiz surges to second place in KBO

The KT Wiz have climbed to second place in the Korea Baseball Organization after seven straight wins. They trail the Samsung Lions by two games.

The KT Wiz were in third place before the All-Star break, three and a half games behind the LG Twins. They swept the Twins in a four-game series and now hold a 51-35-1 record.

This week the Wiz open a three-game series against the Doosan Bears at KT Wiz Park in Suwon before traveling to Busan to face the Lotte Giants. The Wiz last led the league on May 17.

The LG Twins seek to end a five-game losing streak against the NC Dinos and Hanwha Eagles. The Samsung Lions, who have won eight of their last 10 games, remain in first place.

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The 2026 KBO season paused for the All-Star break with the Samsung Lions and LG Twins separated by just two-thousandths of a point in winning percentage.

The LG Twins will visit the Samsung Lions for their final three-game series before the All-Star break, with first place in the standings at stake.

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The LG Twins rallied from a five-run deficit to defeat the Lotte Giants 8-6 for their fourth consecutive win in the Korea Baseball Organization on Wednesday.

Kiwoom Heroes American left-hander Kenny Rosenberg has returned to the KBO as an injury replacement. He arrived in South Korea on May 14 and made his season debut two days later, saying he wants to make the most of his short-term deal while hoping to stay longer.

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The Samsung Lions announced on July 11 they have signed former Major League Baseball pitcher Chris Paddack. The move aims to strengthen the starting rotation during the All-Star break.

Yacksel Rios has made an immediate impact for the LG Twins since joining the team two weeks ago, recording four holds and his first save in the KBO.

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