Victory Essential: Propel Korean Series to Game 6 Tomorrow
In a critical moment of the 2025 KBO Korean Series, the Hanwha Eagles face a must-win situation as they prepare to battle the LG Twins in Game 5. This high-stakes matchup will take place at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on October 31, 2025. Currently down 1-3 in the best-of-seven series, Hanwha is determined to extend the series and keep their championship hopes alive.
Current Series Status
Hanwha Eagles, under the leadership of head coach Kim Kyung-moon, find themselves in a challenging position. After finishing the regular season as the second-place team with 83 wins, Hanwha advanced to the playoffs, defeating the Samsung Lions three games to two. However, the Eagles struggle against the first-place LG Twins, who concluded the regular season with 85 wins. The results of the series so far are:
- Game 1: Hanwha 2 – LG 8
- Game 2: Hanwha 5 – LG 13
- Game 3: Hanwha 7 – LG 3
- Game 4: Hanwha 4 – LG 7
Manager’s Strategy
With their season hanging in the balance, manager Kim Kyung-moon emphasizes an all-out effort. He plans to utilize all available pitchers, including Ryu Hyun-jin, who might make a bullpen appearance if necessary. Kim stated, “We are going to prepare all the pitchers who can come out of our team.” This strategic approach is crucial for Hanwha’s hope to force a Game 6 and possibly a Game 7 at Jamsil Baseball Stadium.
Game Day Lineup
For Game 5, Hanwha’s starting lineup includes:
- Son A-seop (Designated Hitter)
- Luis Liberato (Center Fielder)
- Moon Hyun-bin (Left Fielder)
- Noh Si-hwan (Third Baseman)
- Chae Eun-sung (First Baseman)
- Ha Joo-seok (Shortstop)
- Choi Jae-hoon (Right Fielder)
- Lee Won-seok (Right Fielder)
- Shim Woo-jun (Catcher)
Pitchers Cody Ponce and Ryan Weiss will not participate in this game.
Conclusion
As the Hanwha Eagles prepare for this pivotal Game 5, every pitch and play counts. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see if Hanwha can rally and propel the series to Game 6. The pressure is on, but the Eagles are determined to not back down.
