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Samsung Lions beat KT Wiz 5-1 and lead the Korean Series 2-1

After losing Game 1, Samsung has won two straight. A 5-1 win in Game 3 puts the Lions one step closer to their first Korean Series title in 12 years.

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Samsung Lions players celebrate on the field at Daegu Samsung Lions Park after beating KT Wiz in Game 3 of the Korean Series.
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Samsung Lions fans are allowed to dream a little. On Friday, Nov. 6, the Lions beat the KT Wiz 5-1 in Game 3 of the Korean Series (the KBO's best-of-seven championship final) and took a 2-1 series lead.

It has been a rollercoaster. Samsung lost Game 1 by 7-8, then won Game 2 3-2 in a 12-inning thriller. Game 3 at Daegu Samsung Lions Park was far calmer, and the Lions pulled away to win by four runs.

The numbers look good for Samsung. In Korean Series history, teams that won Game 3 after a 1-1 tie went on to win the title in 16 of 18 cases, or 88.9%.

There is a fun side story too. At key moments this postseason, legendary Samsung players from the club's dynasty years have thrown ceremonial first pitches. Fans are saying the good luck has rubbed off.

The Lions are now chasing their first title in 12 years. Four wins are needed to take the series.

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