Nail 7 IP, KIA rout
On July 18, 2026 at Incheon, KIA routed SSG 12-2. Starter James Nail worked seven innings allowing two runs to earn the win, while Kim Ho-ryeong produced a three-hit game and a diving catch. Castro collected a career-high four hits in the offensive outburst.
Kim Hyun-soo: 17 straight 100-hit seasons
On July 18, 2026 at Jamsil, KT defeated LG 8-2 to extend a six-game winning streak. Kim Hyun-soo recorded an RBI single that gave him a KBO milestone — the league’s first player with 17 consecutive 100-hit seasons. Starter Matt Sauer went six innings, allowing two runs.
An Jae-seok’s 7 RBI outburst
On July 18, 2026 at Changwon, Doosan edged NC 12-9 in a high-scoring game. An Jae-seok collected four hits, two homers and seven RBIs — including his first career grand slam — powering Doosan’s victory in the slugfest.
Davidson’s go‑ahead hit lifts Kiwoom
On July 18, 2026 in Daejeon, Kiwoom rallied to beat Hanwha 4-2 for a third straight win. Matt Davidson delivered the go‑ahead base hit in the eighth, and starter An Woo-jin turned in a quality start with six innings and one run allowed to anchor the victory.