kt wiz pitcher Go Young-pyo recorded 20 scoreless innings and achieved his sixth consecutive win. kt took sole possession of first place by defeating Hanwha Eagles 12-1. Doosan Bears beat LG Twins 8-3, reducing their lead over third-place LG to two games. Lotte Giants snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating Samsung Lions 10-7. Kiwoom Heroes avenged their loss to SSG Landers with a 5-3 victory, moving them into ninth place. The game between KIA Tigers and NC Dinos scheduled to be held in Changwon was canceled consecutively due to the heat wave.
