The KIA Tigers defeated the Samsung Lions 7-2, achieving their fourth consecutive win and moving up to fourth place by overtaking Doosan. KIA led the victory with strong offense, including Kim Doyoung's 34th home run of the season. Samsung recorded its fourth straight loss. The Hanwha Eagles beat the Doosan Bears 4-3 in the 10th inning with a left-field double by Heo In-seo. The Kiwoom Heroes rallied to win 4-3 in the bottom of the eighth inning thanks to hits from Kim Woong-bin and Matt Davidson, as well as a wild pitch by LG pitchers. The SSG Landers crushed the Lotte Giants 9-1, achieving their third straight win. NC Dinos' Koo Chang-mo pitched six scoreless innings against the KIA Tigers, recording two consecutive scoreless games.
