Game Summary
The Doosan Bears dominated the KIA Tigers on Wednesday night, cruising to a 10-4 victory at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field. Behind Jack Rogue’s steady six-inning performance and a balanced offensive attack, Doosan improved to 57-50-4 while keeping their postseason hopes alive. KIA, despite the loss, remains in third place at 60-48-2.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doosan Bears | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 12 | 0 |
| KIA Tigers | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 1 |
The game got away from the Tigers early. Doosan came out swinging in the first inning, stringing together hits to set up a go-ahead two-run double by Yang Ui-ji that put the Bears up 2-0 before KIA had even recorded an out. That early burst would prove decisive. The Tigers managed to chip away—Na Sung-bum’s solo shot in the second and Kim Ho-ryeong’s solo blast in the sixth kept things from becoming a complete blowout—but they never mounted a serious rally.
It was the kind of workmanlike road win that teams desperately need down the stretch. Doosan didn’t have anything spectacular; they just played clean baseball and made their opportunities count when the Tigers’ pitching faltered.
Pitching Performance
Jack Rogue picked up his sixth win, allowing just six hits and two runs over six innings with seven strikeouts and one walk. The Bears’ starter wasn’t overpowering—he didn’t need to be. Against a Tigers lineup that came in cold, Rogue’s command was sufficient. He worked ahead in counts and induced ground balls when he needed them. Over his 6 innings, he never let KIA gain real traction.
| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doosan Bears | ||||||
| Jack Rohrwasser [W] | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Takada | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Kim Jung-woo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Yong-chan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KIA Tigers | ||||||
| Hwang Dong-ha [L] | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Kim Tae-hyung | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lee Tae-yang | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Han Jae-seung | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The Tigers’ pitching staff couldn’t match that efficiency. Hwang Dong-ha, the losing pitcher, lasted just three innings, surrendering six hits and six runs while walking two. He was chased early, setting a difficult tone for the rest of the night. Kim Tae-hyung came in for relief and did better work over four innings, allowing three runs on four hits, but by then the damage was done.
Doosan’s bullpen was sharp in mop-up duty. Takada pitched a scoreless frame despite some traffic, while Jung Jeong-woo and Lee Yong-chan each threw clean innings to close things out. The Bears’ relievers combined to strike out three while scattering five hits across three innings.
Offensive Highlights
Doosan’s bats came alive early and often. Park Chan-ho went 3-for-4 with three RBIs, leading the Bears’ charge. An Jae-seok chipped in with two hits in five at-bats. Jung Soo-bin added two hits and drove in three runs. These weren’t headline performances—just solid, productive at-bats that resulted in runs crossing the plate.
| Batter | AB | H | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doosan Bears | |||||
| An Jae-seok | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yang Ui-ji | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Park Ji-hoon | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Park Chan-ho | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jung Su-bin | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| KIA Tigers | |||||
| Kim Sun-bin | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Na Sung-bum | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Kim Ho-ryeong | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Yang Ui-ji’s two-run double in the first was the game’s pivotal blow. Park Ji-hun contributed a run-scoring hit as well. Across the lineup, Doosan had multiple contributors rather than one or two stars carrying the load. That’s the formula that works over a 144-game season.
For KIA, Kim Sun-bin managed two hits but couldn’t drive in a run. Na Sung-bum’s 23rd home run and Kim Ho-ryeong’s 12th long ball kept the Tigers respectable on the scoreboard, but without run support behind those shots, they amounted to little more than consolation prizes. The Tigers stranded too many runners and couldn’t capitalize when baserunners were in position.
Key Moments
Beyond Yang’s early double, the night’s decisive sequence came in the first inning itself. Doosan loaded the bases with one out, and the Tigers’ defense never recovered from that pressure. Once Doosan had a 2-0 lead before KIA had even gotten its bearings, the game’s momentum was set. KIA scored four runs total, which under different circumstances might have been enough to compete, but getting behind early against a pitcher like Rogue—who doesn’t beat himself—made it an uphill battle.
Jung Hyun-chang’s error in the sixth inning kept things messier than they might have been, but Doosan’s cushion was comfortable enough that it didn’t matter. The Bears turned two double plays on the night, tightening the screws when runners reached base.
Standings Impact
This victory keeps Doosan very much in the playoff conversation. At 57-50-4, they’re five games behind the second-place team and looking to climb back into contention before the season winds down. With KIA now at 60-48-2, they maintain their third-place perch, but this loss is a reminder that pitching breakdowns can derail even well-positioned teams. Both clubs have meaningful September baseball ahead of them.