Lions starter Paddack says unlikely to pitch on short rest during postseason

Chris Paddack, the starter for the Samsung Lions, has expressed uncertainty about pitching on short rest during the Korea Baseball Organization's postseason series against the Kia Tigers. The Lions and Tigers are currently tied 1-1 following two games at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in Daegu. They will face each other again at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field in Gwangju, with Games 3 and 4 scheduled for Thursday and Friday.

Paddack had a challenging performance in Game 1, allowing five runs on five hits, including two home runs, in 4 2/3 innings as the Lions lost 5-1. Due to a shortage of starting pitchers, as regular starter Won Tae-in is now pitching out of the bullpen due to closer Kim Jae-yoon's injury, Paddack might be called upon to start Game 4 after only three days of rest.

However, Paddack himself expressed doubt about pitching on such short rest, stating that it depends on today's game and that the team is focused on performing well in the playoffs.