Monster who only had four days off vs. the special left-hander Hanwha that suddenly comes out in Game 3 begins to turn around, and if LG wins, the series is virtually over

Oct 28, 2025

Sportschosun DB

Ponce vs Son Joo-young, who's stronger.

It's the third game of fate. It is no exaggeration to say that everything is caught. After all, it's a selection fight. The responsibility of Hanwha Eagles Ponce and LG Twins Son Joo-young is bound to be heavy.

Hanwha and LG will move to Jamsil on the 29th and play Game 3 of the Korean Series at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon.

LG, the regular season winner, clearly gained the upper hand. They caught both the first and second games at home Jamsil. It was also a big win in both games. There was no game sensation problem that I was worried about. The team atmosphere is bound to be the best.

However, we must not let our guard down. The atmosphere can change quickly with the results of Game 3. Furthermore, three games from Games 3 to 5 will be held at the team's home stadium, where the system has changed again this season. It is impossible to predict what will happen if Hanwha catches Game 3.

Hanwha has something to believe in. The starter is Ponce. The best pitcher in the KBO League this year. He left a monstrous record of 17 wins and 1 loss and 1.89 ERA in the regular season. a four-time pitcher. He met the Samsung Lions in the playoffs and was sluggish with six runs (five earned runs) in six innings in the first game, but he was a winning pitcher anyway. Then he returned to Ponce again in Game 5, which he had to win with his life. He saved Hanwha by allowing nine strikeouts and one run (non-earned run) in five innings.

Game 2 of the Korean Series between Hanwha and LG at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 27th.Ponce and Chirinos are greeting each other. Jamsil= Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.10.27/

It takes some time to take the mound after a four-day break. However, it is a desperate crisis, so we have to come out in Game 3. He played the most innings in his career this year. He looked a little weak in the second half, and he avoided taking the mound after a four-day break. The key is whether he can maintain his normal pitching.

LG Son Joo-young will also play in Game 3 amid variables. Originally, LG made a starting rotation of Tolhurst, Chirinos, Lim Chan-kyu, and Son Joo-young. However, Chirinos was unable to come out in the 2nd and 3rd games due to complaints of gall. The pressure to make sure the foreign pitcher's place is filled can weigh down the replacement players. In fact, Lim Chan-kyu also took the mound in the second game and was sluggish with five runs (four earned runs) in three ⅓ innings. The pressure that the opponent is Ponce and the team's good atmosphere in his mound should not collapse can also affect his performance.

LG Twins Son Joo-young, who confirmed his regular league win at Jamsil Stadium on the 1st, is delighted. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.10.01/

However, there is a good chance of playing well. He's not a player who wasn't going to start, he's just taking the mound one game earlier. He won 11 games in the regular season, and seven in the first half alone. Although it was not easy to build up wins due to the terrible nine moves in the second half, it is expected to show good pitching in the first half as he took a month off ahead of the Korean Series. He was also very good against Hanwha this year with one win and a 1.38 ERA in two games. It is his first appearance at Daejeon's new stadium.

As mentioned above, it is an important third leg. If Hanwha wins, it can signal a reversal. If LG wins, the series is effectively over. Ponce, Son Joo-young. Who will be the hero.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.