On March 19, 2026, the Kia Tigers announced their latest preseason result on Instagram. In the game, the Tigers fell to the Hanwha Eagles, 7–5.
The image included the final score and the next matchup. Kia will face Hanwha again in Daejeon, with the game set to air on KBSN Sports.
Fans continued to show support in the comments. Many reacted positively, writing messages like "Min-a, save it now and go off after Opening Day!" and "I believe you'll do well in the regular season."