Daegu:The Samsung Lions are set to deploy their homegrown ace, Won Tae-in, as the starting pitcher in their bid to secure the 2026 Korean Series title this Sunday. With a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series against the KT Wiz, the Lions are just one win away from clinching the championship following their 10-5 victory in Game 4 at Daegu Samsung Lions Park.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Won Tae-in will be making his first start of the postseason after previously participating in a relief role due to an injury to the Lions' All-Star closer, Kim Jae-yoon. Despite acknowledging that his body is not in optimal form, Won is determined to deliver a strong performance, focusing on each batter and inning.
Won had considered starting the previous game but opted for extra rest after feeling sluggish. He expressed his readiness to contribute from the bullpen if needed in potential subsequent games. Meanwhile, Davis Daniel of the KT Wiz will make his second start of the series. Daniel, who won Game 1, aims to maintain his effective groundball strategy despite the hitter-friendly conditions at Daegu Samsung Lions Park.