GWANGJU (Interstat) — Kia Tigers scored three runs in the fifth inning to overcome a three-run deficit and defeat the Lotte Giants 4-3 on Saturday afternoon at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field.

Lotte grabbed a 3-0 lead in the third. Jo-jo Reyes singled to left, scoring Shin Yun-Hoo, and Han Tae-yang crossed the plate on a single by Jeon Jun-woo. Yoo Kang-nam homered in the fourth to stretch the lead to 3-0.

Kia answered in the bottom of the third on a double by Kim Sun-bin that plated Jarryd Dale. In the fifth, Park Jae-hyun doubled to bring home Kim Kyu-sung, then Kim Do-young doubled to drive in Kim Seon-bin and Park Jae-hyun, putting Kia ahead 4-3.

Neither team scored thereafter. Kia outhit Lotte 6-5. Attendance was 20,500.

The Tigers improved to 12-12; the Giants fell to 7-16. The teams conclude their series Sunday.