2026-07-28 KIA vs. Samsung Result: 12–5, Why KIA Dropped to 5th Place
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This article is based on the latest reports and official information available as of 2026-07-29 Korea Standard Time.
2026-07-28 Samsung Lions defeated KIA Tigers 12–5 in their game in Daegu. Samsung took control by scoring 8 runs in the bottom of the 1th inning alone, while KIA dropped from 4th to 5th place after Doosan also won its game that day.
KIA vs. Samsung Result: Samsung Wins 12–5
Samsung attacked KIA starting pitcher Oller from the beginning of the game. The team scored 8 runs in the bottom of the 1th inning, 1 runs in the bottom of the 3th, 2 runs in the bottom of the 5th, and 1 runs in the bottom of the 8th, finishing with 12 runs.
KIA responded with 3 runs in the top of the 4th inning and 2 runs in the top of the 5th, but could not overcome Samsung's early lead.
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Samsung | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 12 |
Winning pitcher: Lee Seung-hyun (Samsung)
Losing pitcher: Oller (KIA)
Venue: Daegu Samsung Lions Park
Final result: Samsung 12–5 KIA
Samsung starter Choi Won-tae allowed 5 run over 4⅓ innings and did not qualify for the win. Lee Seung-hyun, who finished the 5th inning, pitched 1 scoreless inning to earn his 5th win of the season.
Decisive Moment: 8 Runs in the Bottom of the 1th
The game was effectively decided in the bottom of the 1th inning. Samsung quickly built a 5–0 lead with consecutive RBI hits from Choi Hyoung-woo and Lewin Díaz, followed by a 3-run home run from Lee Jae-hyeon.
The offense did not stop there.
Kim Ji-chan delivered a 2-base hit worth 1 RBI, and Koo Ja-wook drove in two runners with a timely hit, extending the score to 8–0.
Samsung sent more than a full batting order to the plate in the 1th inning, putting relentless pressure on KIA's pitching staff. Lee Jae-hyeon's home run was his 11th of the season.
Oller Removed Early After Allowing 8 Runs in 1 Inning
KIA starter Oller allowed 7 hits and 3 walks over 1 inning, surrendering 8 runs. He also gave up 1 home run and threw 48 pitches.
Both his 1-inning outing and the 8 runs allowed represented his worst single-game marks of the season. His ERA rose from 2.73 before the game to 3.36 afterward.
KIA brought in Kim Tae-hyung from the bottom of the 2th inning, turning to its bullpen. However, Samsung had already established a 8-run lead, and Kim Do-hwan added another run with a solo home run in the 3th inning.
KIA Fought Back to 5 Runs
KIA began its comeback attempt in the top of the 4th inning with a 2-run home run by Harold Castro. Kim Do-young then scored on Han Jun-su's double-play grounder, making it 3–9.
In the top of the 5th, KIA added a run on an infield single by Kim Gyu-sung and a 2-base hit by Ha Ju-seok. Following an infield single by Park Jae-hyeon, Castro's grounder back to the pitcher brought home another run, narrowing the score to 5–9.
Samsung immediately responded in the bottom of the 5th with two runs on RBI hits from Kim Sung-yoon and Díaz. Pulling away again to 11–5 immediately after KIA's comeback disrupted the Tigers' momentum.
Samsung Records 18 Hits, with Every Starter Getting a Hit
Samsung collected 18 hits, with every player in its starting batting lineup recording at least one hit.
Kim Ji-chan led the offense with 4 hits. After delivering an RBI 2-base hit in the 1th inning, he added another run-scoring hit in the 8th to produce Samsung's final run.
Lee Jae-hyeon hit a 3-run home run in the 1th inning, while Kim Do-hwan hit a solo home run in the 3th. Koo Ja-wook and Díaz also delivered important hits with runners in scoring position.
Why Did KIA Fall from 4th to 5th Place?
After losing to Samsung, KIA's record stood at 50 wins, 2 draws, and 45 losses. On the same day, Doosan defeated SSG 2–1, improving its record to 49 wins, 3 draws, and 44 losses.
Both teams were 9 games behind league-leading Samsung, but Doosan held a narrow advantage in winning percentage.
| Rank | Team | Wins | Losses | Draws | Winning Percentage | Games Behind Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | Doosan | 49 | 44 | 3 | 0.527 | 9.0 |
| 5th | KIA | 50 | 45 | 2 | 0.526 | 9.0 |
According to the author's calculations, Doosan's actual winning percentage is `49÷93=0.52688`, while KIA's is `50÷95=0.52632`.
The difference between their actual winning percentages is only about 0.00057. The official standings round winning percentages to three decimal places, displaying Doosan at 0.527 and KIA at 0.526.
The reason KIA ranks 5th despite having one more win is that it also has one more loss, and draws are excluded when calculating winning percentage.
Samsung and KIA Standings After the Game
Samsung remained in 1th place with 58 wins, 2 draws, 35 losses, and a 0.624 winning percentage. Its lead over 2th-place KT stands at 2.5 games.
KIA sits in 5th place with 50 wins, 2 draws, 45 losses, and a 0.526 winning percentage. After losing two consecutive games, KIA surrendered 4th place to Doosan.
However, KIA still leads the 2026 season head-to-head series against Samsung by one game, with a record of 5 wins and 4 losses. The July 28 game was the teams' 9th meeting of the season.
When Is the Next KIA vs. Samsung Game?
KIA and Samsung are scheduled to meet again at Daegu Samsung Lions Park on July 29 at 6:30 p.m. Their 3-game series in Daegu continues through July 30.
Key factors to watch in the next game include whether KIA's starting rotation can bounce back, how much its bullpen has been used, and whether Samsung's hitters can maintain their momentum. For the July 29 starting pitchers and lineups, the most reliable information will come from the final pregame announcements by the KBO or the clubs.
Game times and starting pitchers may change due to rain or circumstances affecting either club.
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