31 de agosto 18:30 KBO Samsung : KIA
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◈ Samsung
Baek Jung-hyun (6 wins, 3 losses, 4.43) is challenging for his 7th win of the season. After a disappointing performance with 8 runs scored in 4.2 innings against Lotte on the 24th, Baek Jung-hyun’s good form has unfortunately collapsed. He showed a solid performance of 2 runs in 6 innings against KIA at home on July 4, but there is clearly an issue where if he stumbles once, the effects carry over to the next game. Although they did win the game on Thursday, the only scoring for Samsung was a solo home run by Ko Jae-wook in the 11th inning, and their hitting pace has rapidly declined during away games, raising concerns. Whether they can rebound at home may determine the outcome. The bullpen has been performing well lately, holding the opposing team to just 1 hit and no runs in 5.1 innings.
◈ KIA
Hwang Dong-ha (4 wins, 6 losses, 4.55) is aiming for his 5th win of the season. After a disappointing outing allowing 6 runs in 4.1 innings against NC on the 25th, Hwang Dong-ha has shown he can collapse completely after stumbling once. He pitched 3.2 innings without allowing any runs against Samsung on July 4, which suggests he can make quick adjustments, making the possibility for a rebound relatively high. In the Thursday game, KIA managed to score 4 runs against Kim Gwang-hyun, including a 2-run home run by Kim Do-young, but fell apart against SSG’s bullpen and suffered a loss. Kim Do-young recorded 2 hits including a home run, but he likely felt regret over a ball caught at the warning track in the 5th inning. The bullpen allowed 5 runs in 4 innings, suggesting it might be wise to lower expectations for Im Gi-young this year.
◈ Comment
Samsung's momentum is fierce. Their ability to decisively take down lower-ranked teams is excellent. However, their performance against higher-ranked teams is not as impressive, and their hitting inconsistency cannot be ignored. Baek Jung-hyun and Hwang Dong-ha are quite evenly matched in many ways, and the bullpens appear to be similar as well. Currently, both teams are in 1st and 2nd place, and there's a high possibility that KIA's notorious 2nd place jinx may occur. KIA, which historically holds an advantage here, is closer to victory.
◈ Recommended Betting
[[Win/Loss]]: KIA Win
[[Handicap]]: +2.5 KIA Win
[[U/O]]: 12.5 Under ▼