{
  "id": 17559217,
  "title": "Jurado pitches Lions to Korean Series with 2nd straight postseason gem",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/jurado-pitches-lions-to-korean-series-with-2nd-straight-postseason-gem",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T08:07:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20261101/jurado-pitches-lions-to-korean-series-with-2nd-straight-postseason-gem"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung Lions pitcher Ariel Jurado showcased his dominance on the mound in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason, securing his second consecutive win in the series against the Kia Tigers. The 26-year-old right-hander, who had not earned a win in his previous four starts, led the Lions to a 6-1 victory in Game 5 of the best-of-five series, clinching their advancement to the Korean Series. Jurado's impressive performance earned him the prestigious series MVP award, receiving 47 out of 79 votes cast by the media.\n\nIn the decisive match at Daegu Samsung Lions Park, Jurado limited the Tigers to just one unearned run over seven innings, striking out five batters. His pitch selection was remarkable, mixing 36 changeups, 26 two-seam fastballs, 10 curveballs, and 10 cutters to keep hitters off balance. Jurado's first-inning dominance set the tone, as he erased a leadoff walk with a double play and quickly followed with a harmless flyout. The Lions capitalized on Jurado's performance, scoring once in the bottom of the first and three more times in the bottom of the second inning, leaving the starting pitcher with ample room to work.",
  "summary": "Entering this year's Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason, Samsung Lions starter Ariel Jurado had not recorded a win in four previous starts. The Panamanian right-hander then won two straight starts against the Kia Tigers in the best-of-five second round, including the series clincher Sunday, as the Lions advanced to the Korean Series. The effort earned Jurado the series MVP award, as he…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Lions manager tells players to have fun in do-or-die KBO postseason game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/lions-manager-tells-players-to-have-fun-in-do-or-die-kbo-postseason",
        "published": "2026-11-01T03:50:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}