The SSG Landers rallied to defeat the Samsung Lions 4-3 in Game 2 of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason. This victory, achieved on October 11, 2025, brought the best-of-five series level at one game each.
Game Highlights
Kim Seong-uk secured the win with a dramatic solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning. This walk-off home run came off reliever Ariel Jurado and excited the sellout crowd of 22,500 at Incheon SSG Landers Field.
Key Players and Performances
- Kim Seong-uk: Hit the game-winning home run, marking the 12th walk-off home run in KBO postseason history.
- Kim Keon-woo: Made his postseason debut, striking out seven batters in 3⅓ innings, including a record six consecutive strikeouts.
- Ko Myeong-jun: Homered for the second consecutive game, contributing to the Landers’ early runs.
- Guillermo Heredia: Recorded an RBI single that helped regain the lead for the Landers.
The game saw early scoring from the Landers. In the second inning, Ko Myeong-jun launched a solo home run off starter Gerson Garabito. Choi Jeong increased the lead to 2-0 with a broken-bat single that scored Cho Hyeong-woo, who reached on a throwing error.
Lions’ Comeback
The Lions fought back in the fourth inning, tying the game at 2-2. After Lee Jae-hyeon led off with a single, Koo Ja-wook’s double broke their scoring drought. Lewin Diaz then brought both runners home with a critical single.
In the fifth inning, the Landers regained the lead, courtesy of Heredia’s two-out single that scored Jeong Jun-jae.
Final Inning Drama
As the game went into the ninth inning, the Landers seemed set for a victory. However, closer Jo Byeong-hyeon struggled, allowing the Lions to tie the game 3-3 with Kang Min-ho’s single.
With the game tied, Kim Seong-uk’s walk-off home run sealed the Landers’ victory.
What’s Next
The series now shifts to Daegu, where Game 3 will occur at Samsung Lions Park on Monday at 6:30 PM. Both teams are eager to take the lead in this thrilling postseason matchup.
