June 12 KBO Doosan Hanwha Japan-Korea Baseball Analysis Sports Analysis
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The poor performance of the batting lineup has led to a losing streak for Doosan, and they will try to break it with Brandon Waddell (6 wins, 4 losses, 3.10 ERA) on the mound. Brandon recently recorded a 6-inning, 3-run performance during the away game against NC on the 6th, but his pitching has deteriorated compared to the past. He suffered a 2-run loss at home against Hanwha on April 11, and current expectations are that if he gives a quality start, it might be a relief. Doosan’s lineup, which managed only a single point in the previous game against Barea, continues to struggle in Sunday games. The lack of their usual late-game concentration could be critical. The bullpen, which managed to hold for 3.2 scoreless innings, has certainly shown increased stability compared to before.
Hanwha, having succeeded in breaking their losing streak with a harmonious balance of pitching and batting, will see Ryu Hyun-jin (4 wins, 4 losses, 4.09 ERA) attempt to secure his 5th win of the season. In the away match against KT on the 6th, Ryu delivered an impressive 6 scoreless innings, showcasing a perfect revival over the last three games with a total of 17 innings and only 1 run allowed. He previously defeated Brandon with a 6-inning shutout win on April 11, so there are ample expectations for this game as well. Hanwha’s lineup managed to score 6 runs against Kwak-bin in the previous game, overcoming their struggles at home while finding their prowess on the road. Their concentration in scoring situations has notably improved. The bullpen that allowed no runs on 3 hits over 3 innings is a welcome change after the struggling pitchers regained their form.
Recently, Doosan's batting lineup has struggled to recover once they slump. It does not seem that attacking Ryu Hyun-jin will be easy in this game. Conversely, Hanwha's lineup has shown significantly better performance on the road compared to at home, and Ryu has been a good pitcher against Doosan lately. While there's a variable in the bullpen, the outcome may already be decided before that. Hanwha, with their starting pitching advantage, appears closer to victory.
Expected score: 5-2, Hanwha wins
Win-Loss: Hanwha wins
Handicap: Hanwha wins
Over/Under: Under