Baseball KT Suffers Frustrating Reverse Defeat to Samsung 2-3…'Painful Mistake in 12th Inning' Series Returns to 1-1
![[Suwon=Newsis] Reporter Kim Geumbo = In the 2026 KBO Postseason Korean Series Game 2 held on November 4 at KT Wiz Park in Jangan-gu, Suwon, KT second baseman Oh Yun-seok makes a throwing error that allows a run to score on Samsung's Lee Jae-hyeon's ground ball in the 12th inning with one out and runners on first and second. 2026.11.04. kgb@newsis.com](https://www.suwonilbo.kr/img/write/p9a83cee6a880ae9530f73e2a3601ee436ffcb3c3.jpg)
![[Suwon=Newsis] Reporter Kim Myung-nyeon = In the 2026 KBO Postseason Korean Series Game 2 held on November 4 at KT Wiz Park in Jangan-gu, Suwon, KT's Kim Hyun-soo commits a fielding error on Samsung's Lee Jae-hyeon's at-bat in the 12th inning with one out and runners on first and second. 2026.11.04. kmn@newsis.com](https://www.suwonilbo.kr/img/write/pe1d7b41c275503fc991b4cb279fb1a83478e1bd5.jpg)
![[Suwon=Newsis] Reporter Kim Geumbo = In the 2026 KBO Postseason Korean Series Game 2 held on November 4 at KT Wiz Park in Jangan-gu, Suwon, KT's Kim Jung-un closes out the inning and roars in the 11th inning. 2026.11.04. kgb@newsis.com](https://www.suwonilbo.kr/img/write/p8c28cbb0c41048ced048510eb3a54366fd95fa03.jpg)
![[Suwon=Newsis] Reporter Kim Geumbo = In the 2026 KBO Postseason Korean Series Game 2 held on November 4 at KT Wiz Park in Jangan-gu, Suwon, KT's Kim Hyun-soo celebrates a ceremony after reaching base on a walk in the 10th inning with one out and the bases loaded. 2026.11.04. kgb@newsis.com](https://www.suwonilbo.kr/img/write/p93575462ebed13f6661ff4146cc989d3f3c8bb13.jpg)
![[Suwon=Newsis] Reporter Kim Myung-nyeon = In the 2026 KBO Postseason Korean Series Game 2 held on November 4 at KT Wiz Park in Jangan-gu, Suwon, Samsung's Won Tae-in pitches from a reverse posture during KT's Han Seung-taek's at-bat in the 9th inning with one out and a runner on second. 2026.11.04. kmn@newsis.com](https://www.suwonilbo.kr/img/write/peeffb72ba6c974357c645f1a7d7f864fe468584c.jpg)
![[Suwon=Newsis] Reporter Kim Geumbo = In the 2026 KBO Postseason Korean Series Game 2 held on November 4 at KT Wiz Park in Jangan-gu, Suwon, KT's Heo Kyung-min celebrates after hitting a double with no runners on base in the 9th inning. 2026.11.04. kgb@newsis.com](https://www.suwonilbo.kr/img/write/pd461dc142f55e23e8f168d8f7491974788b4caf1.jpg)
![[Suwon=Newsis] Reporter Kim Geumbo = In the 2026 KBO Postseason Korean Series Game 2 held on November 4 at KT Wiz Park in Jangan-gu, Suwon, KT's Park Young-hyun pitches from a reverse posture in the 9th inning. 2026.11.04. kgb@newsis.com](https://www.suwonilbo.kr/img/write/pca8e9056bf12a83b0c69d93480b5331976dcedb2.jpg)
Tense 12-Inning Battle…Heartbreaking One-Run Loss
KT Wiz failed to extend their winning streak for Korean Series dominance, suffering a frustrating defeat by a single run after a grueling 12-inning battle that went to extra innings.
In the 2026 KBO Korean Series Game 2 held on November 4 (Wednesday) at home KT Wiz Park in Suwon, KT Wiz engaged in a tight contest against Samsung Lions but conceded the winning run due to a defensive error in the 12th inning, losing 2-3.
KT, riding momentum from their Game 1 victory (8-7) on November 3, now stands at 1-1 in the series and heads to the road.
Fierce Mound Battle…Lack of Decisive Hit Left Runners Stranded
The game saw a tight 2-2 deadlock maintained through 11 innings amid both teams' persistent pitching management. KT's batters generated 14 hits in their fierce offensive battle against Samsung (19 hits), but failed to deliver a decisive blow with scoring opportunities each inning, leaving runners stranded in frustration.
Game-Deciding 12th Inning…Winning Run Conceded on Fleeting Error
The turning point came on defense in the top of the 12th inning. After a lead-off hit, KT's infield attempted a double play on Diaz's ground ball, but with Diaz sprinting at full speed, only the lead runner was retired.
With one out and runners on first and second, KT pitcher Woo Gyu-min fielded Lee Jae-hyeon's ground ball and threw to second base to execute another double play and end the inning. However, second baseman Oh Yun-seok's throwing error to first base allowed Lewin Diaz on third to score easily, handing Samsung the winning run.
KT attempted a last rally in the bottom of the 12th but was shut down by Samsung's promising reliever Bae Chan-seung, ultimately unable to overturn the game.
Regrouping for Daegu Road Trip…Vowing Counterattack in Game 3
After the game, a KT official stated, "The entire team showed determination without giving up through 12 innings, but lacked precision in the crucial concentration battle in the latter stages of the game," and added, "We will completely reorganize our lineup for the away Game 3 on November 6 (Friday) at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu and absolutely turn the momentum around."
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