Samsung Lions vs Kiwoom Heroes
07. 21. 05:30 · 고척 스카이돔
Away Choi Won-tae vs Home Bae Dong-hyun
| Line score | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Lions | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 1 |
| Kiwoom Heroes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
Chat
Connecting…Be the first to say something.
Predicted winnerSamsung Lions
75%
Projected scoreSamsung Lions 5 : 3 Kiwoom Heroes
Key factors
- Dominant Season Performance Gap: Samsung Lions lead the league (53 wins, 35 losses, 0.602 winning percentage) while Kiwoom Heroes are at the bottom (32 wins, 59 losses, 0.352 winning percentage), indicating a significant power difference.
- Starting Pitchers' Strong Head-to-Head Records: Samsung's Choi Won-tae has been very strong against Kiwoom, with a 1-0 record and a 0.73 ERA in 2 games. Kiwoom's Bae Dong-hyun also showed solid performance against Samsung with a 1-1 record and a 2.25 ERA in 3 games.
- Samsung's Strong Bullpen: Samsung recorded the best bullpen ERA in the first half of the season at 3.78, with closer Kim Jae-yoon registering 22 saves and a 2.87 ERA.
- Kiwoom's Recent Offensive Surge: Kiwoom recently showed strong hitting, scoring a total of 34 runs over their last four games (3 wins, 1 draw against Hanwha), averaging 8.5 runs per game.
- Gocheok Sky Dome's Pitcher-Friendly Environment: Gocheok Sky Dome is considered the most pitcher-friendly park in the KBO, with a low run park factor of 0.694 (based on 2016 preseason), suggesting a lower-scoring game overall.
Briefing
The first game of a three-game series between the KBO league leaders, Samsung Lions, and the last-place Kiwoom Heroes, will take place at Gocheok Sky Dome. There's a significant gap in their season records: Samsung is 1st in the league with 53 wins and 35 losses (0.602 winning percentage), while Kiwoom is 10th with 32 wins and 59 losses (0.352 winning percentage). In their head-to-head matchups this season, Samsung holds a 6-3 advantage over Kiwoom.
Taking the mound today are Samsung's Choi Won-tae (3 wins, 4 losses, 4.70 ERA) and Kiwoom's Bae Dong-hyun (4 wins, 7 losses, 5.33 ERA). Interestingly, both pitchers have shown strength against their respective opponents: Choi Won-tae recorded a 1-0 record with a 0.73 ERA in 2 games against Kiwoom, and Bae Dong-hyun posted a 1-1 record with a 2.25 ERA in 3 games against Samsung. This, combined with Gocheok Sky Dome being one of the most pitcher-friendly stadiums in the KBO, suggests a potentially low-scoring affair.
Kiwoom has recently displayed formidable hitting, scoring a total of 34 runs in their last four games (3 wins, 1 draw against Hanwha), showcasing impressive offensive focus. However, the league-leading Samsung boasts an overwhelming bullpen, which registered the best team bullpen ERA in the first half at 3.78, transforming what was once considered a weakness into a strength. Manager Park Jin-man has also announced an all-out bullpen strategy for the second half, suggesting that Kiwoom's hitters might struggle against Samsung's late-game relief.
While Kiwoom's recent offensive surge and Bae Dong-hyun's strong performance against Samsung could be variables, Samsung is favored to win due to their overall team strength and consistency. The expected score is 5-3 in favor of Samsung.