{
  "id": 17562444,
  "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-17562444",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T08:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20261101/jurado-pitches-lions-to-korean-series-with-2nd-straight-postseason-gem"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the ongoing Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason, Samsung Lions ace Ariel Jurado had not earned a win in four earlier starts. The Panamanian right-hander then secured two consecutive victories against the Kia Tigers in the best-of-five second round, culminating in the decisive Game 5 win on Sunday. This outstanding performance earned Jurado the series MVP award, receiving 47 out of 79 votes from media members. Jurado turned in a solid 6-1 win in Game 5 at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in Daegu's southeastern region. In the previous match, Jurado limited the Tigers to just two runs over 6 2/3 innings. He outperformed even further in Sunday's game, delivering 36 changeups, 26 two-seam fastballs, 10 curveballs, and 10 cutters. After a flawless first inning, Jurado broke up a leadoff walk in the second inning with a harmless flyout. The Lions capitalized on his performance, scoring once in the bottom of the first and three more runs in the bottom of the second, providing ample run support for Jurado.",
  "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…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "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."
}