{
  "id": 16262785,
  "title": "American aces to face each other in KBO postseason series opener",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/american-aces-to-face-each-other-in-kbo-postseason-series-opener-16262785",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T02:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20261024/american-aces-to-face-each-other-in-kbo-postseason-series-opener"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the opening match of the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason, American right-hander Chris Paddack will take the mound for the Samsung Lions in Game 1 against the Kia Tigers on Sunday. The first pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m. at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in Daegu. The Kia Tigers plan to counter with their own American ace, James Naile.\n\nA victory in this round would propel the winner to the Korean Series, where the regular-season champions, KT Wiz, await. The Lions earned a spot in this stage with their second-best regular season record of 83-58-3, while the Tigers, who finished third at 79-63-2, also secured a bye. In the previous 35 best-of-five encounters in the KBO, the team that won Game 1 went on to clinch the series 27 times, or approximately 77 percent of the time.\n\nPaddack has been impressive for the Lions since joining the team in July, going 7-3 with a 2.95 ERA in 13 starts. However, his performance against the Tigers has been less stellar, ranking among the worst ERAs he has posted against any opponent.",
  "summary": "The Samsung Lions will send their American right-hander Chris Paddack to begin their Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason Sunday. The Lions on Saturday announced Paddack as their starter for Game 1 of the best-of-five second round against the Kia Tigers. First pitch is 2 p.m. Sunday at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in the southeastern city of Daegu. The Tigers said they will counter with their…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "American aces to face each other in KBO postseason series opener",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/american-aces-to-face-each-other-in-kbo-postseason-series-opener",
        "published": "2026-10-24T01:25:28.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}