October 18th 18:30 KBO LG Samsung Japan-Korea Baseball Analysis Sports Analysis
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LG, having returned from hell, will have Dietrich Enns (1 loss, 7.27 ERA) as the starting pitcher in this elimination game. Enns, who struggled with 4 earned runs in 3.1 innings during the third game of the semi-playoffs against KT on the 9th, will show the impact of just 4 days of rest. They should bet on the fact that he has had enough rest. Although LG won the previous game, their offense, which only managed to score a single point, showed no improvement upon returning home, which is concerning. Particularly, the struggle in scoring positions must be taken very seriously. Eliezer Hernandez, who pitched 3.2 scoreless innings, is truly proving his class.
Samsung, whose losing streak ended in victory, hopes to conclude the series with Denny Reyes (1 win, 1.35 ERA) on the mound. Reyes won with a solid performance of 6.2 innings, allowing only 3 earned runs in the first game of the playoffs on the 13th, showcasing great pitching while allowing just 4 hits. However, his significant differences between home and away games could play a role. Samsung's offense, which was shut out with 5 hits in the previous game against Im Chan-kyu and Hernandez, is disappointing, especially the lack of power hitting, which is a painful point. Despite allowing 1 run over 5 innings, their bullpen managed to shut down LG's momentum in the later innings, which is fortunate.
Though they won, it was only by a single point. LG is currently struggling with their batting. Considering Reyes’s strength after 4 days of rest, this game is also expected to be difficult. However, Samsung’s bullpen usage is becoming higher than anticipated, and Enns could be a potential ace at home after adequate rest. LG still has enough energy for an all-out effort in this game, though this season, Reyes has a peculiar jinx of losing every game after pitching on a 4-day rest. With home-field advantage, LG is closer to victory.
Predicted score: 5-4 LG victory
Win-loss record: 1-1
Handicap: Samsung victory
Over/Under: Over