GWANGJU, South Korea (Interstat) — Choi Hyoung-woo hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs Tuesday night, powering the Samsung Lions to a 10-3 victory over the Kia Tigers at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field.

The Lions scored all 10 runs in the first inning and cruised, backed by starter Yang Chang-seop, who allowed three runs over five innings for the win. Ryu Ji-hyuk added a solo homer among his three hits.

Kia starter Yang Hyeon-jong took the loss despite yielding just one earned run over 5 2/3 innings. Harold Castro had a two-run single for the Tigers.

Attendance was 12,675. The game took 3 hours, 30 minutes. Samsung improved to 5-3-1. Kia fell to 2-7.