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NC Dinos Clinch Final KBO Playoff Berth, Will Face Lions in Wild Card Round

The victory sets up a wild card visit to the Samsung Lions under a format that lets the higher seed advance with a tie.

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Kim Whee-jip of the NC Dinos celebrates after hitting a single against the LG Twins during the clubs' Korea Baseball Organization regular-season game at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on Oct. 1, 2025, in this photo provided by the Dinos. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
NC Dinos starter Riley Thompson celebrates after retiring a batter during a Korea Baseball Organization regular-season game against the Doosan Bears at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on Sept. 26, 2025, in this file photo provided by the Dinos. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
This image, provided by the Korea Baseball Organization on Sept. 28, 2025, shows the official emblem for the 2025 postseason. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

Overview

  • NC beat the SSG Landers 7-1 in Changwon to finish 71-67-6 and secure fifth place with a ninth straight win.
  • KT Wiz finished a half game back at 71-68-5 after forcing a 6-6 tie against Hanwha with a four-run ninth-inning rally.
  • The KBO postponed two regular-season games to Saturday due to rain, pushing the wild card opener to Monday in Daegu.
  • The Lions host the Dinos in the wild card round, needing only a tie or a win to advance, while NC must win two straight.
  • LG Twins hold the top seed with a bye to the Korean Series starting Oct. 25, with Hanwha second and SSG third set to host the first round.