KBO Postseason Opener Canceled Due to Rain

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KBO Postseason Opener Canceled Due to Rain

The opening game of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason series between the Hanwha Eagles and the Samsung Lions was postponed due to rain. This best-of-five matchup was set to take place on Friday at the Eagles’ home ground, the Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark, located in Daejeon City.

KBO Postseason Game Canceled

The game, originally scheduled for 6:30 p.m., faced weather delays. Showers began around 5 p.m., leading the ground crew to cover the infield with a tarp. Just before game time, at 6:28 p.m., officials announced the match’s postponement to Saturday at 2 p.m.

Impact of Rainy Weather

This postponement marks the third time in the postseason that rain has affected game scheduling. The victor of this series will advance to compete in the Korean Series against the top-seeded LG Twins. This championship round’s start has also shifted to October 26 from its original date of October 25.

Team Performance

The Lions, seeded fourth, won the wild card round against the NC Dinos.
They recently defeated the SSG Landers in four games to reach this second round.
The Eagles, with the second-best regular-season record, received a bye to the second round.
The Eagles last played on October 3.

Starting Pitchers for Saturday

For the rescheduled game, the Eagles will rely on right-hander Cody Ponce as their starter. Ponce is a strong candidate for the regular-season MVP, having had an impressive debut KBO season. His highlights include:

17 wins
1.89 ERA
A league-record 252 strikeouts
Only one loss during the season
The longest winning streak by a starting pitcher with 17 consecutive victories

The Lions will counter with right-hander Gerson Garabito, who was initially slated to start on Friday. Since joining the Lions in June, Garabito has made significant contributions to the team with: