What happened in Game 1?

KIA beat LG in Game 1 of the Korean Series semifinal, taking an early lead in the series. Kim Do-young was the difference, going 3-for-3 with two home runs and four runs batted in.

How did Kim Do-young decide the game?

After an early solo home run exchange, Kim Do-young hit a go-ahead solo homer to left field on the first pitch he saw from Tolhurst. In the sixth inning he added a sacrifice fly off Woo Kang-hoon, and in the eighth he launched a 126-meter homer to center field off Jang Hyeon-sik's forkball.

| Inning | Pitcher | Result | |---|---|---| | Early | Tolhurst | Go-ahead solo HR | | 6th | Woo Kang-hoon | Sacrifice fly, RBI | | 8th | Jang Hyeon-sik | 126m solo HR |

What did the managers say?

LG manager Yeom Kyeong-yeop said his team could not stop Kim Do-young, who took advantage of mistake pitches, and promised more detailed preparation for Game 2. KIA manager Lee Beom-ho stressed that the series is far from over and that the team must convert winnable games into wins.

What comes next?

KIA has a 70% probability of reaching the playoffs, according to the report, and will look to go 2-0 in the series at home.

For international fans

Kim Do-young is one of the KBO League's most watched infielders. The Korean Series semifinal is the stage where teams fight for a spot in the playoffs, so Game 2 will be a key test for both clubs.