The Lotte Giants are set to face off against the Hanwha Eagles at Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark on Friday, May 23, 2025. This encounter features two competitive teams in the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO): the Giants, currently positioned 3rd in the league with a record of 28-19, and the Eagles, standing 2nd with a record of 29-19. The game begins with Hanwha favored at -130, while Lotte is coming in at +110, with the total runs set at 8.
The Giants have demonstrated a strong offensive presence this season, scoring 5.1 runs per game, which ranks them 3rd in the KBO. They have accumulated 254 runs, reflecting a robust batting average of .289 and an on-base percentage (OBP) of .362. Notably, Jun-woo Jeon is a standout player to watch; he boasts a career batting average of .299, with 1,075 runs scored and 995 RBIs, complimented by a slugging percentage of .464.
In terms of base running, Lotte has successfully stolen 35 bases but has been caught 7 times. Defensively, their fielding percentage stands at .980, ranking 6th in the league, and they have recorded a total of 1,335 putouts this season.
Conversely, the Hanwha Eagles have also shown solid performance on both ends. They have hit 35 home runs and tallied 192 RBIs, with an OBP of .319 and a batting average of .249. Si Hwan Roh emerges as a key player for Hanwha, accumulating a lifetime average of .264 with 102 home runs and 420 RBIs.
On the pitching front, the Eagles have established a strong presence, leading the league with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.22. They have displayed a significant capability to limit runs, yielding only 168 for the season while maintaining a WHIP of 1.217.
Given the strengths of both teams, Parlay’s Pundit recommends placing a bet on Hanwha (-130) and predicts the total runs to remain under 8 for this matchup.
With both teams competing at a high level, this game promises to be an exciting duel, potentially setting the stage for thrilling plays and impressive performances from both sides.