Daegu: Hanwha Eagles manager Kim Kyung-moon announced his unwavering confidence in rookie pitcher Jeong Woo-joo ahead of a pivotal postseason matchup that could secure the Eagles' place in their first South Korean baseball championship series in nearly two decades.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the Eagles currently hold a 2-1 lead against the Samsung Lions in their best-of-five series during the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason. The Eagles secured a narrow 5-4 victory on Tuesday night at Daegu Samsung Lions Park, setting the stage for Game 4 in the same venue on Wednesday. A win in this game would propel the Eagles into the Korean Series, ending a 19-year wait for a championship appearance.
The Eagles have adjusted their pitching strategy with their typical No. 4 starter, Moon Dong-ju, taking on a relief role throughout the series. Moon delivered four scoreless innings on Tuesday, making him unavailable for Wednesday's game, thus paving the way for Jeong Woo-joo to take the mound as the starting pitcher.