Kia Tigers Face Kiwoom Heroes in KBO Matchup June 25, 2025

Seoul, South Korea — The Kia Tigers will take on the Kiwoom Heroes at Gocheok Sky Dome on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The game is set to begin at 5:30 a.m. local time and will be broadcast on SPO-T.

The Tigers, currently fourth in the KBO with a record of 38-33, are favored in this matchup at odds of -196. In contrast, the Kiwoom Heroes hold the tenth position with a record of 21-53 and have opening odds of +162.

This season, Kia has slugged .394 and leads the league in various offensive categories. They have batted in 316 runs with a team average of .255 and 633 hits. Additionally, they have hit 66 home runs and have 138 doubles. The team averages 4.7 runs per game, ranking fifth in the league.

Patrick Wisdom stands out as a key player for the Tigers. Throughout his career, he has hit 263 home runs and compiled 842 RBIs. Wisdom boasts a slugging percentage of .459 and maintains a .322 on-base percentage (OBP).

Conversely, the Kiwoom Heroes have struggled, ranking last in the KBO. They have a .231 batting average and an on-base percentage of .301, with 594 hits recorded so far this season. They have produced 51 home runs and 248 runs batted in.

Joo Hwan Choi is a notable player for Kiwoom, with a career batting average of .276 and 1,246 hits. He has recorded an OPS of .776 and 435 walks during his tenure. Choi’s performance could be crucial to the Heroes’ chances in this matchup.

Defensively, the Kia Tigers have a .979 fielding percentage, ranking seventh in the KBO, while the Kiwoom Heroes are tenth with a .976 fielding percentage. Kia has made 715 assists against 58 errors, and Kiwoom has produced 688 assists with 66 errors.

The pitching matchup presents contrasting statistics. Kia’s pitching staff holds an earned run average of 4.15 with 559 strikeouts and a WHIP of 1.40. Meanwhile, Kiwoom’s ERA stands at 5.61, leading the league in hits allowed with 810.

As fans gear up for the game, all eyes will be on whether Kia can extend their dominance or if Kiwoom can turn the tide.