August 31 18:00 KBO Hanwha : KT
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◈Hanwha
Ryu Hyun-jin (8 wins, 7 losses, 3.84 ERA) is aiming for his 9th win of the season. Having won against Doosan with a strong performance of 7 innings and 1 earned run on the 25th, Ryu has continued his strength against Doosan. He tends to greatly depend on matchups, but his performance of 7 innings and 2 earned runs at home against KT is very telling. In Thursday's game, Hanwha's lineup scored 11 runs against Lotte's pitching, but they missed opportunities to score even more. There is hope for improvements in home hitting. The bullpen, allowing 10 earned runs over 7 innings, will be hurt by Hwang Jun-seo's struggles.
◈KT
William Cuevas (5 wins, 11 losses, 3.87 ERA) is looking for his 6th win of the season. On the 25th, he took the loss after pitching 6.2 innings and giving up 4 earned runs against SSG, missing the chance to continue his recent streak of solid performances. He has shown a weak performance at home against Hanwha yet has been strong on the road, which is crucial for this match-up. Though they lost the previous game, KT's lineup scored 7 runs, including 3 home runs, showcasing their batting capabilities. They will need to leverage this on the road. Choosing to let Moon Yong-ik pitch solo for 3.1 innings was likely an unavoidable decision given the circumstances of the blowout loss.
◈Comment
Currently, both teams share a very similar style. They excel in batting, but their bullpens—except for the closers—are hard to rely on, and the starting pitchers for this game generally match up well against each other. A close contest is predicted, with the home and away factors playing a significant role; Hanwha tends to perform much better at home. Given Hanwha's home advantage, they are closer to winning.
◈Recommended Betting
[[Win/Loss]] : Hanwha Win
[[Handicap]] : +2.5 Hanwha Win
[[U/O]] : 9.5 Over ▲