The Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) returned to the diamond on Tuesday, ending a week‑long hiatus that had left the league’s schedule in disarray.
Heat‑induced schedule overhaul
All remaining games will now be played at 7 p.m., a deliberate shift designed to avoid the peak heat that has plagued the country throughout August.
Teams such as the Kia Tigers and NC Dinos have been unable to take the field since early August, their campaigns paused by the relentless temperatures.
The KT Wiz entered the break atop the league with a 59‑36‑2 record, but their six‑game winning streak was snapped, while the Doosan Bears, sitting second at 52‑45‑4, saw their three‑game run halted.
The Samsung Lions, who had led the standings earlier, slipped 1.5 games behind the Wiz after dropping two consecutive contests, and now find themselves chasing a playoff spot.
The league announced a mid‑season break to give struggling clubs a chance to recover, especially those that have been hit hardest by both weather and form.
Next up, the Bears will host the Eagles at Jamsil Stadium before heading to Gwangju for a three‑game series against the Tigers, a matchup that could further reshape the race for the postseason.
The LG Twins sit third, three games adrift of the Bears, and recent defeats and ties have placed them in a tight battle for the upper tier.