The kt wiz defeated the Hanwha Eagles 7-4 to record their fifth straight win and reclaim the top spot for the first time in 76 days. kt scored seven runs in the bottom of the third inning to turn the tide, and Bae Jae-sung earned his first starting win in a year and eight days. The LG Twins drew 2-2 with the Doosan Bears despite Carlos Carrasco's perfect pitching. The SSG Landers defeated the Kiwoom Heroes 10-2 to escape a four-game losing streak at Gocheok Sky Dome, with Park Sung-han recording three hits and three RBIs to contribute greatly to the victory. The Samsung Lions-Lotte Giants and KIA Tigers-NC Dinos games were canceled due to extreme heat.
