Lee Won-seok’s Surprising Start as PS’s First Hit Shocks Foncewais
On October 24, 2025, Hanwha achieved a significant victory over Samsung at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon. This win secured their advance to the Korean Series, highlighting the team’s determination under pressure. The matchup was crucial, and Hanwha managed to turn their fortunes after facing initial losses in earlier games.
Upcoming Challenges for Hanwha Eagles
Following their win against Samsung, the Hanwha Eagles are gearing up to meet the LG Twins in Game 5 of the Korean Series on October 31, 2025. This game marks a pivotal moment as Hanwha will play their final match of the season at home. Having faced a tough series that saw them lose both Game 1 and Game 2, the Eagles must secure a victory to stay alive in the competition.
Game Recap and Player Highlights
- Game Date: October 24, 2025
- Location: Hanwha Life Ball Park, Daejeon
- Final Score: Hanwha 7 – Samsung 3
Despite Hanwha’s prior setbacks, they showed resilience by winning Game 3. However, they faltered in Game 4, allowing six runs in the ninth inning, leading to a 3-7 defeat. As they prepare for Game 5, Hanwha has restructured their roster, placing Cody Ponce and Ryan Weiss as non-players after their recent performances.
New Lineup Introduces Lee Won-seok
In a surprising development, Lee Won-seok made his first postseason hit in the previous game’s lineup. For the crucial Game 5 against the LG Twins, he has been inserted into right field. The updated starting lineup for the Eagles includes:
- Son Ah-seop (Designated Hitter)
- Luis Liberato (Middle Fielder)
- Moon Hyun-bin (Left Fielder)
- Noh Si-hwan (Third Baseman)
- Chae Eun-sung (First Baseman)
- Ha Joo-seok (Right Fielder)
- Choi Jae-hoon
- Lee Won-seok (Right Fielder)
- Shim Woo-jun (Striker)
Pitching Matchup
The starting pitcher for the Hanwha Eagles is Moon Dong-ju. He has an impressive record of 11 wins this season and previously excelled in his relief pitching during the playoffs. Conversely, LG’s Anderson Tolhurst is set to start, having debuted in August with a record of 6 wins and 2 losses.
The upcoming game is critical, not only for Hanwha’s playoff prospects but also as a showcase for their young talents like Lee Won-seok. Fans will be eagerly anticipating what promises to be an intense matchup at Hanwha Life Ball Park.
