{
  "id": 18211423,
  "title": "Crafty pitchers to face off in 3rd game of Korean Series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/crafty-pitchers-to-face-off-in-3rd-game-of-korean-series",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T00:14:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20261105001800315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nPanamanian 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.\n\nHowever, 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.\n\nKT 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.",
  "summary": "SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- The third game of the South Korean baseball championsh...",
  "key_points": [
    "KT Wiz and Samsung Lions tied 1-1 in Korean Series",
    "Ariel Jurado to start for Samsung Lions in Game 3",
    "So Hyeong-jun to pitch for KT Wiz in Game 3"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The matchup between these two dominant starters shifts the series momentum toward whichever pitcher can better overcome their previous struggles against the opposing lineup's power hitters.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Crafty pitchers to face off in 3rd game of Korean Series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/crafty-pitchers-to-face-off-in-3rd-game-of-korean-series-18212277",
        "published": "2026-11-05T00:27:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}