Like the first and second games were different... Will manager Kim Kyung-moon's expectations, Ponce Weiss' unexpectedness, and Furado be avoided

Oct 21, 2025

The fourth semi-PO match between Samsung and SSG at Lions Park in Daegu on the 14th. Samsung Furado roars after hitting a ground ball to SSG Kim Sung-wook with two outs and a runner on first base in the top of the seventh inning. Daegu = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.10.14/

The 3rd and 4th rounds that seem to be slightly disadvantageous.

But I don't know baseball again. The Hanwha Eagles count on the 'unexpectedness of baseball' that dominated the first and second games.

In the first and second playoff games, Hanwha's bench could not hide its embarrassment. Because the best one-two punch Ponce Weiss was shaken at the same time. Ponce allowed six runs (five earned) in six innings in the first game. It was the most number of runs since his debut in the KBO. In the second game, Weiss allowed five runs in four innings and became a losing pitcher.

In the third playoff game against Samsung at Lions Park in Daegu on the 21st, Hanwha manager Kim Kyung-moon calmly prepared for an important match.

The first round of the playoffs between Samsung and Hanwha at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 17th. Hanwha Ryu Hyun-jin is playing catch. Daejeon = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.10.17/

As the first and second games flowed in an unexpected direction, starting pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin's shoulders became a little heavy.

Ryu Hyun-jin approached manager Kim Kyung-moon, who was closely watching the players' free batting before the game, and greeted him.

"It was nice to see your face while saying hello. I'm sure you'll do a good job today."

How many innings is the head coach looking forward to.

Coach Kim smiled and said, `I think Game 3 is important. Ryu Hyun-jin said, "He's such a good player even if I don't say anything."

The problem is the opponent's starter Ariel Furado. Victory can be seen only when you cross the 'natural enemy'.

During the season, Hanwha was weak against Furado. He gave up both wins with one run in seven innings in Daegu and seven scoreless innings in Daejeon. The average ERA against Samsung is 0.64. The most worrisome part is that he played seven innings in all games.

The Hanwha-KIA match held at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 18th. Choi In-ho hits an RBI timely hit in the top of the eighth inning with no outs and runners on the first and second bases. Gwangju = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.9.18/

KBO League SSG and Hanwha match held at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 1st. Hanwha's Lee Do-yoon hit a timely RBI in the seventh inning. Incheon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.10.01/

Manager Kim Kyung-moon also knows this.

So, he deployed more left-handed hitters with relatively weak furado. No. 7 shortstop Lee Do-yoon and No. 8 right fielder Choi In-ho. It is the biggest change in Hanwha's lineup. Coach Kim explained, `I paid attention to the hitting side because I had to score first in an away game to win the game.'

As for how to attack Furado, coach Kim laughed and said "The hitting coach talked countless times and gave a lot of guidance during the pennant race, but when I met him, I couldn't attack him."But I expected the unexpectedness of fall baseball.

"Just as the first and second playoff games were different than expected, I hope our hitters will play well, contrary to expectations."

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.