- Matchup: Doosan Bears vs Samsung Lions
- Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
- Venue: Daegu Samsung Lions Park, Daegu, South Korea
- Broadcast: SPO-T
- Odds/Point Spread: Doosan (+102) Samsung (-122)
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On Friday, October 2, 2026, Ji Chan Kim and the Samsung Lions (80-52, 2nd in KBO) will face the Doosan Bears (69-63, 5th in KBO) at Daegu Samsung Lions Park. The Bears enter the game with odds of +102, while the Lions are at -122. The Over/Under is declared at 9 runs.
The Doosan Bears have been averaging 4.7 runs per game, placing them 9th in the KBO standings. With a total of 644 runs scored and an on-base percentage (OBP) of .339, the Bears have also registered 204 doubles and hit 108 home runs this season. They’ve amassed 607 RBIs alongside 1,245 hits, making their batting average stand at .266. The team has a slugging percentage of .391, with 953 strikeouts and 464 walks.
Key player Chan-Ho Park is expected to have a significant influence in this matchup. Throughout his career, Park has launched 28 home runs and driven in 405 RBIs. He has appeared at the plate 4,599 times and secured 1,093 hits. His career batting average is .267, complemented by 595 runs scored and an OPS of .666. Park’s slugging percentage stands at .336 with a total of 1,374 bases, and he has accumulated 610 strikeouts against 390 walks, resulting in a .330 OBP.
This season, the Doosan Bears have recorded 3,665 putouts, 1,188 assists, and 97 errors. Their fielding percentage is currently at .980, ranking 7th in the KBO, with 97 double plays turned. The Bears have also stolen 89 bases while being caught 26 times, indicating a caught stealing percentage of 22.6%.
In pitching, the Bears lead the league with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.82, striking out 1,188 batters. They have allowed 112 home runs and 597 runs total (10th in the league). Doosan has given up 1,195 hits, averaging 8.8 hits per 9 innings, along with 519 earned runs. The team’s strikeout-to-walk ratio is 2.65, with a collective WHIP of 1.35.
The Samsung Lions exhibit a slugging percentage of .419 and lead the league with an impressive average of 5.76 runs scored per game. They have hit 214 doubles and recorded 778 runs, with 130 home runs and 745 RBIs to their name. While they have struck out 946 times (10th in baseball), they boast 1,288 hits, contributing to a team OBP of .366 and a batting average of .277 this season.
Ji Chan Kim is a pivotal player for the Samsung Lions, having drawn 301 walks and struck out 299 times. His on-base percentage is currently at .374, with an OPS of .711. In 2,394 career at-bats, Kim has a batting average of .289, racking up 693 hits and scoring 474 runs, alongside 179 RBIs and 6 home runs, leading to 806 total bases and a slugging percentage of .337.
The Lions have executed 106 double plays and maintain an outstanding fielding percentage of .984, ranking 1st in the league. They have successfully stolen 92 bases out of 125 attempts, with a caught stealing rate of 26.4%. So far, the Lions have recorded 1,308 assists, 80 errors, and 3,603 putouts this season.
Currently, the Lions hold a team WHIP of 1.366 and a FIP of 4.59 this season. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 2.34 (1,032 strikeouts to 441 walks). The pitching staff ranks 7th in total hits allowed with 1,200 and has given up 126 home runs while allowing 4.59 runs per 9 innings (2nd in the league). The Samsung Lions’ pitching has yielded 612 runs this season, posting an ERA of 4.21 with 562 earned runs.
Which team will triumph in this evening’s matchup?
Prediction: Choose Doosan (+102)
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