[KBO July 4th 18:30 NC vs. SSG Korea-Japan Baseball Complete Analysis]
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NC vs SSG Game Analysis
Victory for NC Thanks to Strong Pitching
NC is aiming for Kyle Hart (7 wins, 2 losses, 2.94 ERA) to get his 8th win of the season. Hart has been in good form, pitching more than 6 innings with only 1 earned run in each of his last 2 games. The NC lineup managed to put up 4 runs with two 2-run home runs off Elias the previous day but was unable to score outside of those home runs, which was disappointing. Particularly, the zero runs scored against the SSG bullpen could be an issue. The performance of Kim Young-kyu, who pitched 3 scoreless innings, also stood out.
SSG's Winning Streak Ends
SSG will counter with Kim Kwang-hyun (6 wins, 5 losses, 5.06 ERA), who is looking to bounce back. Kim Kwang-hyun struggled in his last outing, allowing 7 runs in 5 innings. The SSG lineup was held to just one run against Castano the previous day, with its main left-handed hitters being completely shut down, leading to their loss. Their batting performance on the road is a concern. However, 1.1 scoreless innings from the bullpen may offer some solace.
Game Outlook
The previous day’s game showcased the difference in the level of the starting pitchers. This game is likely to be similar. While Kim Kwang-hyun has the potential to rebound at any time, NC's home performance is solid. Given their superiority in starting pitching, NC looks closer to winning.
Predicted Score
5:3 NC Victory
Betting Recommendations
Match Winner: NC Victory
Handicap: SSG Victory
Over/Under: Under