Pitcher's Struggles and Samsung's Losing Streak

Samsung will send pitcher Baek Jung-hyun (2 wins, 4.44 ERA) to the mound to break their losing streak. Baek Jung-hyun earned a win in his previous away game against Doosan with 5 innings and 4 runs allowed, but his second appearance was not as good. However, he shows strength in home games, and he pitched 6 innings and allowed 2 runs against Lotte last year.

The day before, Samsung's lineup scored only 4 runs with two home runs against Aldred and Kim Seung-hyun. Samsung's lineup, struggling against KIA, urgently needs to rebound at home. The bullpen allowed 7 runs in 6 innings, making it hard to expect anything from the chase or losing groups.

Lotte's Line-up Struggles and Kim Jin-wook's Pitching

Lotte is aiming for a change in momentum by sending out Kim Jin-wook (2 wins, 4.33 ERA). Kim Jin-wook pitched well with 5.1 innings and 5 hits with 1 run allowed in a home game against KT. However, he struggles significantly in away games, evident by his 4.1 innings and 3 runs allowed in a home game against Samsung.

The day before, Lotte's lineup could not exploit Kwak Bin's fastballs and lost. The 2-run home run by Jun-woo Jeon in the bottom of the first inning was their only scoring. The only positive was minimizing bullpen use thanks to Park Se-woong's 8 innings of pitching.

Game Outlook

Lotte's lineup struggles against left-handed starters, making it unlikely for a turnaround in this game. On the other hand, Samsung shows strength at home, having even defeated Yang Hyeon-jong from KIA in an away game. Considering Kim Jin-wook's poor performance on the road, a Samsung win is expected.

Predicted score: 7-4 Samsung win

Win-Loss Prediction: Samsung win

Handicap: Samsung win

Over/Under: Over