"Analysis of the KBO Professional Baseball Game between Kiwoom and LG on July 3, 2023, at 6:30 PM"
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Kiwoom Heroes Achieve 5-Game Winning Streak, Jesús Aiming for 10th Win of the Season
Kiwoom Heroes recently recorded a 5-game winning streak, achieving a comeback win, and Emmanuel De Jesús (9 wins, 4 losses, 3.35 ERA) is aiming for his 10th win of the season. Despite allowing 7 runs in 6 innings during the home game against NC on the 27th, Jesús secured the win and has shown a mixed performance in home games. This season, he has been strong against LG, allowing only 1 run in 13 innings both at home and away.
Kiwoom Heroes: Batting Lineup's Late-Game Focus
In the previous game, Kiwoom's batting lineup targeted Kelly's pitching and scored 4 runs off Jung Woo-young in the bottom of the 8th inning, maintaining a steady form recently, especially showing strength in the later innings. The bullpen, led by Jo Sang-woo who recorded a save, managed 2 innings without allowing a hit or run, bringing relief to the team.
LG Twins: Ens Aiming for the Win
LG Twins suffered a comeback loss due to bullpen struggles, and Dietrich Ens (8 wins, 2 losses, 4.53 ERA) is aiming for his 9th win of the season. Ens delivered a strong performance in the home game against Samsung on the 26th, allowing just 3 hits and no runs over 6 innings, quickly overcoming his poor outing against KIA on the road. This year, he has shown mixed performances against Kiwoom, and the inconsistency of the lineup was a major issue in the previous game.
Game Prediction
Despite Kelly's strong pitching in the previous game, LG's bullpen blew the lead. Considering that both teams will likely fully utilize their bullpens in the remaining two games, the first game's comeback loss dealt a significant psychological blow to LG. Jesús's pitching is very challenging for LG, and Ens seems slightly inferior to Jesús. This is also true for LG's bullpen. Particularly, Kiwoom's recent late-game performance has been superior. Kiwoom, with the home-field advantage, appears to be closer to victory.
Predicted Score: Kiwoom Heroes 4 - 3 LG Twins
1X2: Kiwoom Heroes to Win
Handicap: Kiwoom Heroes to Win
Over/Under: Under