Ponce's 1st-round showdown partner, Choi Won-tae or Garabito, the answer is already out
Oct 15, 2025
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After winning the wild card game against the NC Dinos, he advanced to the playoffs by completing the Upset Series in the semi-playoff against SSG Landers.
Samsung will enter the playoff of best-of-five against the Hanwha Eagles in Daejeon from the 17th and try to advance to the Korean Series for the second consecutive year.
Samsung's momentum, which has nothing to lose anymore, is fierce.
He allowed a 2-2 tie in the top of the eighth inning of Game 4, but broke SSG's will with a back-to-back home run like a flash of Diaz (2 points) and Lee Jae-hyun (1 point) in the bottom of the eighth inning.
Samsung manager Park Jin-man said, `If SSG is a team with a solid bullpen, Hanwha is a team with a solid starting pitcher,' adding, `We can win only when we break down the opposing pitching staff.' It's a short time, but I'll think about it and analyze it.' He confirmed his willingness to fly high, the catchphrase of fall baseball.
In order to dream of an Underdog rebellion, the first round of the war is important.
However, the opponent is not easy. Beyond the Hanwha ace, Cody Ponce, the league's best pitcher, is holding out. a point of growing concern.
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Coach Park Jin-man also asked about the selection of the first game "It has not been decided yet. The first and second games are not easy because Won Tae-in Hurado can throw pitches. I think I need to think between Choi Wontae and Garabito"I delayed my immediate answer. This means that final consideration is needed.
It is an important choice, but the answer is surprisingly simple. This is the first round of best-of-five games. The team that goes up from the bottom cannot give up.
The team's sense is alive even though it's a little weak. You have to watch the game in the first round. It's important to get a head start. It is impossible to guarantee a victory in the second game against Hanwha, which will revive its senses as it plays after avoiding Ponce in a vague manner and promising tomorrow.
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Choi Won-tae has no victory against Hanwha this season. Choi Won-tae, who saved Samsung with brilliant pitching with two hits and no runs in six innings in the first round of the semi-playoff, started two games against Hanwha this season, losing two games without a win and posting a 4.05 ERA. In 13 ⅓ innings, he allowed six runs on 13 hits and two walks, including three homers.
Both of these games were away to Daejeon. All of them held out well by playing the starting pitcher for more than six innings, but luck did not follow. He received little support from the lineup due to his showdown with Weiss Ponce.
On the other hand, Garabito was strong against Hanwha this season. He played 11 innings in two games, giving up six hits and 10 strikeouts. He has one win, no loss, and an ERA of 0.00.
As a substitute foreign player, his KBO debut was against Hanwha in Daegu on June 26. He finished five innings with only 62 pitches, raising expectations by pitching one hit, no four outs, no four strikeouts, and no runs.
Garabito met Hanwha again in Daejeon on July 29. Game 5 of the KBO stage. The second meeting with both pros and cons, including quick motion weaknesses, understood. I threw well this time, too. He became the winning pitcher by leading the team to a 9-2 victory with five hits, one walk, six strikeouts and no runs in six innings.
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The pitch interval is also appropriate. He started the second game of the semi-playoff on the 11th and threw 88 pitches. He allowed three runs (two earned runs) in six innings, which was good. If he takes the mound in Game 1 on the 17th, he will take the mound after resting for five days. Won Tae-in, the starting pitcher for Game 3 on the 13th, also took a break on the 5th and showed off his best condition.
Garabito is the third starter and Choi Won-tae is the fourth starter. If both are able to play and there is no problem with their condition, it is reasonable for the third starter to go first.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
