Two days of heavy rain → The grass that couldn't stand...Jamsil Elotrasico Cancelled Due to Ground Conditions

Jul 17, 2025

Two days of heavy rain → The grass that couldn't stand...Jamsil Elotrasico Cancelled Due to Ground Conditions
Jamsil with heavy rain. Reporter Kim Young-rok



The first game of Jamsil 'Elotrasico', which was supposed to mark the start of the second half, was canceled.

KBO said the first game between the Lotte Giants and the LG Twins, which was scheduled to be held at Jamsil Stadium on the 17th, was canceled by rain as of 4:46 p.m. For Lotte, this is the 10th game canceled (the 9th rain) this season.

By about noon, there was a heavy downpour in the sky as if there was a hole in it. The road in front of Jamsil Stadium was filled with water.




It suddenly stopped raining around 2 p.m. Raindrops have fallen occasionally since then, but there is no full-fledged rain. Since the previous day, the LG club has meticulously covered the entire infield around the mound, home plate, and the entire infield with tarpaulin.

However, heavy rain from the previous day to the morning has already disturbed the ground. There was so much precipitation itself, and even if the game was held, it was judged that it would be difficult to play the game normally due to a series of rain forecasts afterwards.

Realistically, it was difficult to play because of the grass. Jamsil's temperature of 24 degrees Celsius and humidity exceeded 80 percent.




Two days of heavy rain → The grass that couldn't stand...Jamsil Elotrasico Cancelled Due to Ground Conditions
The Kiwoom-LG match at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 9th. Son Joo-young, who finished the top of the third inning without losing a point, is delighted. Jamsil = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.7.9/
Due to the delayed cancellation of the game, the teams of both LG and Lotte arrived at Jamsil Stadium. LG players also warmed up by playing catch on the ground. However, the game was eventually canceled. The ground didn't hold out.

The starting showdown between Lotte's Gamboa and LG's Son Joo-young is likely to take place the next day. LG manager Yeom Kyung-yeop said, `If it is canceled due to rain, we will be forced to take the mound by one day.' Lotte is also not expected to touch ace Gamboa's pitching schedule if possible.

Gamboa has been playing the ace role of the team by winning six consecutive games except for the first game against the Samsung Lions since stepping on the Korean soil as a substitute for Barnes. It is an outstanding report card with 6 wins and 1 loss and a 2.11 ERA in 7 games and 42 ⅔ innings.




Two days of heavy rain → The grass that couldn't stand...Jamsil Elotrasico Cancelled Due to Ground Conditions
Lotte-SSG match held at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 14th. Lotte starter Gamboa is pitching. Incheon = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.6.14/
Son Joo-young has taken the mound in 17 games (starting 16) this season and played 86 ⅔ innings with a 7-6 record and 4.15 ERA. However, he is a famous Lotte killer. Since last year, he has continued to start a total of three games against Lotte and scoreless 19 innings.

LG and Lotte are nicknamed 'Elotrasico' as they produce a great game whenever they meet. The difference between second-ranked LG and third-ranked Lotte is only one game, and the two teams, who took enough rest, are expected to face off with the opening of the second half of the series.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.