June 06 KT vs Hanwha KBO Live Broadcast, Sports Analysis
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The KT, suffering a major defeat due to the collapse of their pitching staff, is sending Um Sang-baek (4-6, 5.23 ERA) to the mound to prevent a losing streak. Um Sang-baek secured a win on the 31st in an away game against KIA with a pitch of 6 innings and 3 runs, consistently delivering QS-level pitches recently, which is promising. He suffered a loss on March 30th against Hanwha with a pitch of 3 innings and 4 runs, and whether he can seek revenge in this game is crucial. In the previous game, KT scored only 2 points against Jaime Barria, including a lead-off home run by Mel Rojas Jr., which was a regrettable part as they couldn't score more against Barria. Especially, failing to target Hanwha’s bullpen in this series seems to have quite a lasting impact. Ju Kwon, who achieved the notable performance of allowing 7 runs in 1 inning, seems to show what happens when a pitcher who is not in shape enters the season.
After a batting explosion secured consecutive wins for Hanwha, they aim for a series sweep with the card of Ryu Hyun-jin (3-4, 4.50 ERA). Ryu Hyun-jin claimed a win on the 25th in an away game against SSG with a pitch of 6 innings and 1 run but had given up a starting appearance a week ago due to elbow pain. While the 10 days of rest help, it's a bit uncertain how long he can pitch. The previous game saw Hanwha’s lineup scoring 12 points, including 2 home runs, while targeting Han Chahyun and Ju Kwon. The expression that Hanwha’s lineup has formidable concentration is quite fitting. Lead-off hitter Hwang Young-muk can be described as a key player of Kim Kyung-moon’s baseball style. The bullpen, which held 5 innings with 1 hit and no runs after Barria was taken out, should have shown this form earlier.
Recently, Hanwha is showing a remarkable new manager effect. Especially, the concentration of the batters is astonishing. Although Um Sang-baek’s recent pitching is impressive, it's honestly not easy to stop Hanwha’s momentum, and more importantly, KT's bullpen seems to struggle. Although there is a question mark over Ryu Hyun-jin’s elbow, KT’s mid-late pitching the previous day was near disastrous, and that will be decisive. Hanwha, with more strength, is closer to victory.
Predicted Score: 7:4 Hanwha Victory
Win/Loss: Hanwha Victory
Handicap: Hanwha Victory
Under/Over: Over