Samsung Lions defeated the KIA Tigers 6-1 in Game 5 of the playoff in Daegu, winning the series 3-2 and advancing to the Korean Series. Starting pitcher Ariel Hurado held KIA to one run over seven innings, providing the long outing Samsung needed after heavy bullpen use in the previous games.
Kim Ji-chan went 3-for-4 with three RBIs, while Samsung secured its first Korean Series berth since 2024. Samsung will face the regular-season champion KT Wiz in Game 1 on November 3 at KT Wiz Park in Suwon.