Doosan Bears defeat Samsung Lions behind Benjamin’s strong pitching start

SEOUL (Interstat) — Doosan Bears defeated the Samsung Lions 3-1 on the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul, South Korea. Wes Benjamin allowed one earned run on three hits over five innings, walked two and struck out eight for Doosan. Chris Paddack took the loss after giving up three earned runs on six hits in six innings, walking one and striking out six. Yunior Severino went 2 for 3 with two RBIs for Doosan, driving in Yang Eui-ji and Park Ji-Hoon during a two-run first inning. Jeon Byeong-woo homered to center field for Samsung in the second. Yang Suk-hwan added a solo homer to left for Doosan in the fourth. Doosan’s bullpen combined for four scoreless innings, yielding no hits and striking out six while walking one. Doosan outhit Samsung 7-3. Samsung’s Kim Tae-hoon and Lee Seung-hyun also tossed scoreless relief. Attendance was 23,750. Samsung fell to 71-48-4, while Doosan improved to 61-58-4.