The KT Wiz secured the 2026 KBO League regular-season title on Oct. 5 after defeating the Lotte Giants 9–0 at Suwon KT Wizpark, extending their winning streak to six games. Coach Lee Kang-chul’s club locked up the pennant with a 86–5–49 record, eliminating their magic number regardless of the outcomes of their remaining fixtures.
Suwon Pennant Clinch
The shutout victory over Coach Kim Tae-hyung’s Lotte Giants officially sealed the regular-season crown for the Wiz. It marks the franchise’s second regular-season title and their first since 2021, when they went on to capture the integrated championship. With the magic number reduced to zero, KT established an insurmountable lead in the standings with 86 wins, 5 ties, and 49 losses.
Choi Won-jun Sparks the Wiz Attack
Outfielder Choi Won-jun played a central role in driving KT’s offense after joining the club on a four-year free agent contract worth up to 48억韩元, which included a 22억韩元 signing bonus, 共20亿韩元 in total salary, and 6억韩元 in incentives. His consistent production at the top of the order erased initial questions surrounding his free agent valuation and propelled the team’s offensive output.
Chasing the Korean Series Crown
Historical trends favor the newly crowned regular-season champions as they look toward the postseason. Excluding split-season and double-league eras, teams that finish first in the KBO regular season go on to win the Korean Series championship 85.7% of the time, converting 30 out of 35 opportunities. Choi enters the final stretch alongside Lotte Giants hitter Victor Reyes, with both players closing in on the 200-hit threshold as the Wiz prepare for their next series.
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