Lee Won-seok Surprises with Starting Role in PS’s Bold Move
In a thrilling playoff match held at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon, Hanwha Eagles secured a vital victory against Samsung on October 24, 2025. With this win, Hanwha advanced to the Korean Series, a significant milestone in their season.
Lee Won-seok Surprises with Starting Role
As the team prepared for the Korean Series, they remained under pressure after losing the initial two games. In a decisive Game 5, set for October 31, Hanwha faced the LG Twins, needing a win to continue their playoff journey.
Match Overview
- Date: October 24, 2025
- Location: Hanwha Life Ball Park, Daejeon
- Final Score: Hanwha 7, Samsung 3
The Eagles had a rocky start in the series, losing the first two games before managing a comeback in Game 3. However, Game 4 saw them overwhelmed by Samsung, allowing six runs in the top of the ninth inning, concluding with a score of 3-7.
Changes to the Lineup
In preparation for the crucial Game 5, Hanwha introduced Lee Won-seok into the starting lineup, marking his significant postseason debut. His first postseason hit had generated excitement among fans, adding a fresh dynamic to the team.
- Designated Hitter: Son Ah-seop
- Center Fielder: Luis Liberato
- Left Fielder: Moon Hyun-bin
- Third Baseman: Noh Si-hwan
- First Baseman: Chae Eun-sung
- Right Fielder: Ha Joo-seok
- Possessed: Choi Jae-hoon
- Right Fielder: Lee Won-seok
- Striker: Shim Woo-jun
Starting Pitchers
Moon Dong-ju, the Hanwha Eagles’ starting pitcher in the series, had a stellar record in the regular season, winning 11 games. During playoff appearances, he showcased his skills by pitching without allowing any runs in his previous outings.
For the LG Twins, Anderson Tolhurst took the mound. Having joined the league in August, he secured six wins and maintained a 2.86 ERA in his brief stint. His impressive performance in Game 1 of the Korean Series earned him the Daily MVP title.
The upcoming clash promises to be intense as both teams vie for a place in the next round of the playoffs.
