Kiwoom Heroes vs Samsung Lions
06. 16. 05:30 · 대구 삼성 라이온즈 파크
Away Ha Young-Min vs Home Won Tae-In
| Line score | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiwoom Heroes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Samsung Lions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
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Predicted winnerSamsung Lions
78%
Projected scoreKiwoom Heroes 3 : 7 Samsung Lions
Game recap
The Samsung Lions defeated the Kiwoom Heroes 4-1 in their home game on June 16, thanks to a strong outing from starting pitcher Won Tae-in and a concentrated attack in the fifth inning. After a scoreless four innings due to excellent pitching from both starters, Samsung broke the tie in the bottom of the fifth with Kim Sung-yoon's bases-loaded walk, followed by Park Seung-gyu's two-run single and Diaz's RBI single, scoring four runs to take control of the game. Samsung's starting pitcher Won Tae-in earned his third win of the season with 6 innings of shutout pitching, allowing 5 hits, while Kiwoom's starter Ha Young-min took the loss after exiting the mound in the fifth due to a blister. Kiwoom managed only one run in the eighth inning with Kim Woong-bin's RBI double.
Key factors
- Samsung's starting pitcher, Won Tae-In, has been dominant against Kiwoom this season with an ERA of 1.93, and maintains a stable 3.29 ERA at his home stadium, Daegu Samsung Lions Park.
- The Samsung Lions hold a significant advantage in overall team strength, with a season record of 36 wins and 28 losses (0.563 winning percentage) ranking them 3rd in the league, while the Kiwoom Heroes are 9th with 26 wins and 41 losses (0.388 winning percentage).
- Daegu Samsung Lions Park is known as the most hitter-friendly ballpark in the KBO (2024 Home Run Park Factor 1522), which will benefit the Samsung offense that averages 5.6 runs per game. [prompt] Koo Ja-wook leads the team's offense with a season batting average of .324.
- Samsung's bullpen has recently regained stability, with closer Kim Jae-yoon securing saves in the last two consecutive games. In contrast, Kiwoom has shown poor offensive performance against Samsung this season, with a team batting average of .213 and an OPS of .578.
Briefing
The Samsung Lions are poised to be the favored team in today's matchup against the Kiwoom Heroes at Daegu Samsung Lions Park. Samsung currently sits in 3rd place in the league with a 36-28 record and boasts a potent offense averaging 5.6 runs per game. [prompt, cite: 30] In contrast, Kiwoom is in 9th place with a 26-41 record, managing only 3.5 runs per game. [prompt, cite: 33]
On the mound, Samsung's ace Won Tae-In is scheduled to start. Won Tae-In has been exceptional against the Kiwoom lineup this season, posting an impressive 1.93 ERA over two starts. He also maintains a solid 3.29 ERA at his home ballpark, LaPark. Kiwoom's starter, Ha Young-Min, has shown better form in his last two outings, allowing just 2 earned runs over 10.2 innings, but historically struggled at LaPark with a career ERA of 6.29. Furthermore, Kiwoom's offense has performed poorly against Samsung this season, with a team batting average of .213 and an OPS of .578, suggesting they will face a tough challenge against Won Tae-In.
Offensively, Samsung's Koo Ja-wook is having a strong season with a .324 batting average, and the team's overall hitting focus has improved, evident from their recent winning streak in the last series. The hitter-friendly characteristics of Daegu Samsung Lions Park are also expected to boost Samsung's offense. In the later innings, Samsung can rely on its recently stabilized bullpen and closer Kim Jae-yoon, who recorded saves in the last two consecutive games. For the underdog Kiwoom to win, an exceptional performance from starter Ha Young-Min and a surprising offensive breakout will be crucial.