Hanwha Eagles Face Kiwoom Heroes in KBO Showdown This Weekend

SEOUL, South Korea – The Hanwha Eagles are set to face the Kiwoom Heroes this weekend in a pair of KBO matches at Gocheok Sky Dome. The first game will take place on Friday, May 9, 2025, followed by a second matchup on Saturday, May 10.

The Eagles, who sit first in the KBO standings with a record of 23-13, boast a strong offensive performance this season, averaging 4.2 runs per game and hitting a total of 151 runs. Key player Si Hwan Roh holds a batting average of .266, highlighting his contributions with 375 runs scored in his career.

In contrast, the Kiwoom Heroes are struggling at the bottom of the league with a 12-27 record. They rank ninth in scoring, averaging just 3.85 runs per game while totaling 139 RBIs. Joo Hwan Choi, a prominent batter for the Heroes, has an on-base percentage of .345 and has accumulated 130 home runs during his career.

The Eagles enter the first game with a -160 odds, while the Heroes sit at +132. The over/under for the match is set at 8.5. During the series opener, the Eagles will look to leverage their solid pitching staff, which has secured a team ERA of 3.08, ranking second in the league.

For the Saturday matchup, the odds will shift slightly to Hanwha at -122 and Kiwoom at +102, again with the over/under position remaining at 8.5. The Heroes will need a strong performance from Sung Mun Song, who holds a batting average of .273 this season and has proven his ability to impact games.

As both teams approach the weekend, fans can expect an exciting series filled with competitive KBO action.