Doosan Bears Face Kiwoom Heroes in KBO Matchup June 1, 2025

SEOUL, South Korea – The Doosan Bears will host the Kiwoom Heroes on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Gocheok Sky Dome. This matchup pits the ninth-ranked Bears against the tenth-ranked Heroes in the KBO standings.

The Bears are currently favored to win with odds at -196, while the Heroes are at +162. The total for the game is set at 8 runs.

Doosan has shown some offensive strength with 87 doubles and 37 home runs this season. The team averages 4.6 runs per game, placing them sixth in the league. They have tallied 486 hits and hold a .260 batting average.

Suk Hwan Yang, a key player for the Bears, has hit 162 home runs and boasts a career average of .262. He’s played 4,133 times at the plate, contributing 984 hits and 629 RBIs over his career.

Defensively, the Bears have a fielding percentage of .979 and rank sixth in KBO. They have 1,390 putouts and 467 assists this season while turning 40 double plays.

The Bears’ pitching staff, holding a team ERA of 4.11, has struck out 396 batters while allowing 37 home runs. Their WHIP stands at 1.34.

In contrast, the Kiwoom Heroes have struggled this season, tallying only 3.60 runs per game, ranking tenth. They’ve recorded 74 doubles and knocked in 193 runs, holding a .234 batting average.

Ruben Cardenas is a standout player for the Heroes, with 120 home runs and a .273 career batting average. He has 431 runs and 487 RBIs to his name, showing flashes of high potential despite the team’s struggles.

On the fielding end, the Heroes hold a fielding percentage of .978 with 1,440 putouts this season. Their pitching staff is facing challenges with a WHIP of 1.712 and an ERA of 6.08.

As both teams prepare for this important matchup, Tony Sink recommends that bettors take the Bears at -196.