The KIA Tigers defeated the Kiwoom Heroes 11-1 on Friday, extending their winning streak to six games, according to 뉴스핌. The game took place at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.
KIA outfielder Kim Ho-ryeong hit a grand slam, while veteran left-hander Yang Hyeon-jong earned his ninth win of the season, per the report. The lopsided victory kept KIA in third place in the KBO standings, now 3.5 games behind second-place Samsung, as reported by 연합뉴스.
Yang Hyeon-jong, who now has 195 career wins, said after the game that he wants to break the all-time record held by former pitcher Song Jin-woo, according to 뉴시스. The 38-year-old has been a key part of KIA's recent surge, and his consistency on the mound has helped the team build momentum.
The report from 스포츠경향 noted that KIA manager Lee Beom-ho again brought Yang in for the sixth inning, a pattern seen in recent games. Lee has shown a more calculated approach with his pitching changes, and the strategy paid off as Kim Ho-ryeong sealed the win late.
KIA's offense produced 11 runs against the Kiwoom pitching staff, with the grand slam being the decisive blow. The team's sixth consecutive victory puts them in a strong position as they chase the top two clubs in the league standings.
What to watch next: KIA will look to push their streak to seven games in the series finale against Kiwoom, with Yang Hyeon-jong's chase of the career wins record adding an extra storyline to the season.
