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KT Wiz outlast LG Twins in KBO season opener
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The KT Wiz defeated the defending champion LG Twins 11-7 in the 2026 KBO season opener at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on March 28. Teen rookie Lee Kang-min collected three hits including two RBIs in his debut, while starter Matt Sauer earned the win despite erratic control.
The LG Twins begin their title defense against the KT Wiz at Jamsil Baseball Stadium as the 45th KBO season opens with five games on Saturday at 2 p.m. The league aims to surpass last year's record attendance of 12,312,519 fans. Preseason crowds, including records of 80,042 and 83,584 over two days, signal strong interest.
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SSG Landers manager Lee Sung-yong hopes his team will be overlooked again in 2026 after exceeding expectations with a third-place finish in the Korea Baseball Organization last season. Speaking to reporters at Incheon International Airport before departing for Florida spring training, he said underestimation fuels the players. The team aims to build on its strong bullpen while improving hitting and starting pitching.
The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a one-year Major League contract with right-hander Drew Anderson, pending a physical, after his dominant seasons in Korea. The 31-year-old returns to MLB following a strong performance with the SSG Landers in the KBO. The deal includes a club option for 2027 and gives Anderson a chance to compete for a rotation spot.
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Cody Ponce, the 2025 KBO regular-season MVP, has signed a three-year, $30 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. His former Hanwha Eagles teammate Ryan Weiss has joined the Houston Astros on a one-year contract. The news was confirmed by team sources on Wednesday.