Preview: Lotte Giants at LG Twins

SEOUL (Interstat) — The surging LG Twins will look to extend their winning streak and solidify their hold on the early-season standings when they host the struggling Lotte Giants on Wednesday evening at Jamsil Stadium.

First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. local time under cloudy skies with a game-time temperature near 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 Celsius).

The Twins (10-4) have won seven of their last eight games, including a 2-1 victory over these same Giants on Tuesday. LG’s pitching has been a cornerstone of its success, anchored by starter Song Seung-ki. The right-hander earned the win Tuesday, tossing six scoreless innings with five strikeouts. In his last three starts, Song has allowed just one earned run over 15.1 innings.

Conversely, the Giants (5-9) have lost four of their last five and seek to avoid a series sweep. They will turn again to left-hander Na Gyun-an, who was the hard-luck loser in Tuesday’s pitcher’s duel. Na allowed one earned run over 5.2 innings in that contest. Over his last three outings, he has a 2.25 ERA despite an 0-3 record, receiving minimal run support.

The matchup presents a stark contrast in team fortunes. LG’s lineup, featuring hot-hitting Austin Dean who homered Tuesday, supports a deep pitching staff. Lotte’s offense has mustered just three total runs in its last three games.

According to Interstat, the Twins are heavy favorites with a 70.7% probability to win. The service’s game simulator projects a 7-2 victory for LG.

Following Wednesday’s series finale, the Twins begin a road series against the Samsung Lions on Friday. The Giants return home to Busan to start a four-game set with the Hanwha Eagles on Friday.