The KIA Tigers defeated the Hanwha Eagles 10-6 with Kim Tae-gun's come-from-behind grand slam, rising to third place for the first time this season. Several games were fiercely contested in the KBO League. kt wiz took the top spot by defeating LG Twins 16-4, and SSG Landers confirmed their stay in Changwon by defeating Samsung Lions 6-4. NC Dinos escaped a three-game losing streak by defeating Doosan Bears 5-4 with Kwon Hee-dong's walk-off hit. Finally, Lotte Giants achieved their fourth consecutive win by defeating Kiwoom Heroes 7-1.
