KIA Tigers vs SSG Landers
07. 19. 05:00 · 인천 SSG 랜더스필드
Away Yang Hyeon-jong vs Home Kim Gun-woo
| Line score | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIA Tigers | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 0 |
| SSG Landers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
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Predicted winnerKIA Tigers
75%
Projected scoreKIA Tigers 7 : 4 SSG Landers
Key factors
- KIA starter Yang Hyeon-jong is maintaining stable pitching with a season ERA of 3.91 and a WHIP of 1.42, boasting a 3-0 record in his last 4 starts.
- SSG starter Kim Gun-woo is struggling significantly with a season ERA of 6.67, is on a personal 5-game losing streak, and allowed 7 runs in each of his last two starts. He holds a 5.79 ERA against KIA this season.
- KIA's recent form (4 wins, 5 losses, 1 tie in the last 10 games) is superior to SSG's (2 wins, 7 losses, 1 tie), notably securing a decisive 12-2 victory over SSG yesterday.
- KIA holds a clear 7-3 advantage over SSG in their season head-to-head matchups (out of 10 games).
- Incheon SSG Landers Field, SSG's home stadium, is a hitter-friendly park with a home run park factor of 1.468, which could further benefit KIA's offense, averaging 5.3 runs per game.
Briefing
Today's match at Incheon SSG Landers Field features the SSG Landers, striving to escape the lower ranks, against the KIA Tigers, who are in contention for a higher spot. The stark difference in the form of the two starting pitchers is expected to be a key factor in the game. SSG starter Kim Gun-woo has had a challenging season, with a 6-7 record and a 6.67 ERA over 17 appearances, currently in a personal 5-game losing streak. He has given up 7 runs in each of his last two starts and struggled against KIA with a 1-1 record and a 5.79 ERA in 3 appearances. His high batting average against left-handed batters (.338) could be a vulnerability against KIA's left-handed hitters. In contrast, KIA starter Yang Hyeon-jong has shown consistency with a 6-5 record, a 3.91 ERA, and a 1.42 WHIP over 16 appearances this season. He is currently on a good run, with a 3-0 record in his last 4 starts, and has performed well against SSG with a 3.60 ERA in 2 appearances. Yang Hyeon-jong's stable pitching is expected to alleviate pressure on the KIA offense.
Both teams' recent performance and season records also favor KIA. KIA sits in 4th place with a winning percentage of 0.528 (47 wins, 42 losses), while SSG is in 9th place with a 0.360 winning percentage (32 wins, 57 losses). KIA holds a clear 7-3 advantage over SSG in their season head-to-head matchups, and they come into this game with momentum after a dominant 12-2 victory over SSG yesterday. SSG's team ERA is 5.84, and they concede an average of 6.3 runs per game, placing them among the league's worst, which could further strain their bullpen after Kim Gun-woo's start. Incheon SSG Landers Field is a hitter-friendly stadium with a home run park factor of 1.468, suggesting KIA's offense, which averages 5.3 runs per game, could be even more potent. Considering the overall strength and current momentum, the KIA Tigers are predicted to win this game.