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LG turns to Carrasco as KIA seeks to end semifinal series
KIA had won the first two games of its KBO postseason semifinal series against LG before Game 3.
The teams moved to Jamsil Stadium in Seoul for the third game.
Another KIA win would end the series, while an LG victory would keep the matchup going.
LG started veteran pitcher Carrasco, who had pitched six innings and allowed one run in the previous playoff round.
KIA planned to start Shirakawa, with its bullpen also an option if he struggled.
This was the last autumn baseball series at Jamsil, which is due to be demolished this year, and the game result was still pending.
KIA entered Game 3 of the Korean Baseball Organization semifinal series with a 2-0 lead and could end the series with another win.
LG started veteran pitcher Carrasco as it sought to extend the series at home.
The third game was scheduled for Seoul’s Jamsil Baseball Stadium on October 20.
KIA’s starter was Shirakawa, while Carrasco was tasked with leading LG’s response.
The series was the final autumn postseason at Jamsil before the stadium’s planned demolition at the end of the year.
- Who
- KIA and LG, with Shirakawa and Carrasco named as the starting pitchers.
- What
- The teams played Game 3 of their semifinal series. KIA could finish the series with a win, while LG aimed to stay in contention.
- When
- October 20, 2026.
- Where
- Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul.
- Why
- KIA sought to complete a 3-0 series sweep, while LG aimed to win and extend the series.
KIA
LG
Series outcome
KIA
KIA aimed to win Game 3 and end the series after two consecutive wins.
LG
LG aimed to win at home and extend the series.
Starting-pitcher outlook
KIA
KIA planned to start Shirakawa, with the possibility of using the bullpen early if he struggled.
LG
LG relied on Carrasco, who had pitched six innings and allowed one run in the wild-card game.
Carrasco pitched 4⅓ innings and allowed four runs against KIA, according to YTN.
Carrasco pitched six innings and allowed one run in the wild-card game, according to YTN.
KBS reported that LG player Lee Jae-won had struck out in five consecutive plate appearances across the first two games.
KIA and LG moved to Jamsil for Game 3, with KIA leading the series 2-0 and Carrasco starting for LG.
- Series score before Game 3
- KIA led 2-0
- Game
- Semifinal Game 3
- Venue
- Jamsil Baseball Stadium, Seoul
- LG starting pitcher
- Carrasco
- KIA starting pitcher
- Shirakawa
- Carrasco’s wild-card outing
- 6 innings, 1 run allowed
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What people are saying
I think how we handle the early innings will decide the middle and late innings, so we’ll focus the players early, play well and do our best to win.
We’re going home, so we’ll do our best to create a win that can turn things around at home and keep the series going to the end.