Crafty pitchers to face off in 3rd game of Korean Series
The third game of the Korean baseball championship series later this week will feature a starting pitching matchup between two crafty hurlers, the two contestants of the series announced Thursday. The KT Wiz and the Samsung Lions are tied at one game apiece in the best-of-seven Korean Series. After two games at the Wiz's home in Suwon, just south of Seoul, the series will now shift to the Lions'…
The third game of the Korean baseball championship series will showcase a pitching duel between two skilled hurlers, announced on Thursday. KT Wiz and Samsung Lions are currently tied 1-1 in the best-of-seven series. The matchup will take place at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in Daegu, which is 230 kilometers southeast of Seoul, following two games at KT Wiz's home ground in Suwon, just south of the capital.
For Game 3, scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Samsung Lions will rely on Ariel Jurado, the Panamanian pitcher who was named the MVP of the previous postseason series against the Kia Tigers. Jurado went 2-0 with a 1.32 ERA across 13 2/3 innings, displaying his versatility with a wide range of pitches. During the regular season, he had the highest groundball rate among all qualified starters, at 56.6 percent.
However, Jurado faced challenges against the Wiz in the regular season, posting a 5.17 ERA and a 1-1 record in three starts. The Lions will put their faith in Jurado's crafty abilities as they seek to claim the championship title.
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