Pohang Baseball Stadium Draws Over 10,000 Fans... Samsung Wins in the "Promised Land" Pohang

Vice Mayor Jang Sanggil Throws Ceremonial First Pitch, Vice Chairman Lee Jaejin Swings First Bat...
Samsung Lions End Losing Streak in Pohang with 5-3 Victory
Samsung Lions Prove Once Again That Pohang Is the "Promised Land"

On May 13, Pohang Baseball Stadium buzzed with the cheers of over 10,000 local professional baseball fans.

Pohang Baseball Stadium buzzed with the cheers of over 10,000 local professional baseball fans on the 13th. Photo by Pohang City

On the first day of the three-game series between the Samsung Lions and KT Wiz in Pohang for the 2025 KBO League, the Samsung Lions secured a victory, taking their first step toward a winning series.

Despite the sudden hot weather that day, many fans flocked to Pohang Baseball Stadium even before the gates opened to see the players, once again demonstrating the continued popularity of professional baseball following last year.

Admission for the game was available via smart ticketing, allowing many spectators to enter quickly and conveniently. A total of 10,705 fans filled the stadium.

The game began with the ceremonial first pitch by Vice Mayor Jang Sanggil and the first bat by Vice Chairman Lee Jaejin of the Pohang City Council. Thanks to a strong performance by starting pitcher Lee Seunghyun, a timely hit by Koo Jaook, and a home run by Diaz, Samsung defeated KT 5-3.

Jang Sanggil, Vice Mayor of Pohang City, and Lee Jaejin, Vice Chairman of Pohang City Council, who participated in the first pitch and first bat. Provided by Pohang City

With this win, Samsung ended their losing streak, overtook NC to move into fourth place, and laid the groundwork to reclaim a spot at the top of the standings.

Despite recent struggles, the Samsung Lions' victory on the first day of the three-game Pohang series once again proved to fans that Pohang is the "Promised Land."

Vice Mayor Jang Sanggil said, "I am delighted that the Samsung Lions achieved a valuable victory in the Promised Land, Pohang. I will continue to support the team alongside Pohang citizens so they can build on this momentum and secure more wins." He added, "I will also strive to contribute to revitalizing the local economy by attracting various large-scale sports events and training camps, including future professional baseball games."

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