Crafty pitchers to face off in 3rd game of Korean Series

The third game of the South Korean baseball championship series will pit two highly skilled starting pitchers against each other. KT Wiz and Samsung Lions are currently tied at one game each in the best-of-seven series. The match-up will take place in Daegu, at the Lions' home stadium.

Panamanian pitcher Ariel Jurado will start for the Lions in Game 3. Jurado was named MVP for the previous postseason series against the Kia Tigers, going 2-0 with a 1.32 ERA over 13 2/3 innings. Jurado's pitch selection is known for its diversity, allowing him to effectively counter various hitters.

However, Jurado faced some difficulties against the Wiz during the regular season. He posted a 5.17 ERA and went 1-1 in three starts. Jurado also surrendered four home runs, three of them coming to Sam Hilliard and one to Kim Hyun-soo.

KT Wiz will be starting right-hander So Hyeong-jun in Game 3. The Korean pitcher had a solid regular season, going 10-3 with a 3.15 ERA. So relies on a solid combination of two-seam fastballs and cutters, and has been strong in the postseason with a 1.48 ERA and a 3-0 record in eight appearances. In his three matchups against the Lions this postseason, So has allowed only 10 home runs, three of them coming from specific batters.