Samsung Lions Face Hanwha Eagles in KBO Showdown on October 24

Daejeon, South Korea – The Samsung Lions will take on the Hanwha Eagles at Hanwha Life Eagles Park on Friday, October 24, 2025.

This matchup features the Lions, currently 4th in the KBO with a record of 74-67, against the 2nd place Eagles, who hold an impressive 83-56 record. The Lions enter this game as underdogs, with odds set at +220, while the Eagles are favored at -275. The total runs for the game have been set at 8.

The Lions have had a strong offensive season, recording 239 doubles and hitting 160 home runs. They average 5.4 runs per game, ranking them 2nd in the league. With a batting average of .271, they have collected 720 RBIs and 1,319 hits overall. Ja Wook Koo, a key player for Samsung, has hit 186 home runs and has a batting average of .318 across his career.

Additionally, the Lions have been efficient on the bases, stealing 106 bases with a caught stealing rate of 19.7%. Their fielding has also been solid, boasting a .983 fielding percentage, ranking them 2nd in KBO.

On the pitching side, the Samsung Lions have a team ERA of 4.09 and have struck out 1,039 batters this season, while allowing 130 home runs.

The Hanwha Eagles, on the other hand, have a batting average of .267 and an on-base percentage of .336. They have scored 678 runs and have hit 114 home runs. Key player Eun Seong Chae has been impactful, hitting .290 and collecting 1,385 hits in his career.

The Eagles’ pitching staff has been exceptional with a team ERA of 3.52 and a 1.264 WHIP, ranking them 1st in the league for their ability to limit runs allowed.

With both teams aiming for a win, fans can expect an exciting clash on October 24. Betting expert Tony Sink suggests taking Samsung Lions at +220.