The LG Twins and Hanwha Eagles, the 2025 Korean Series contestants, will have their first 2026 KBO season matchup this week at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul. The defending champion Twins sit half a game out of first place with dominant pitching, while the Eagles rely on offense amid pitching woes.
The three-game series between the LG Twins and Hanwha Eagles commences Tuesday at Jamsil Baseball Stadium. The Twins, defending champions, hold a 12-6-0 record, half a game behind first place, and have won eight of their past 10 games. The Eagles sit at 8-10-0, tied for sixth, on a two-game winning streak after six straight losses.
The Twins feature the KBO's lowest team ERA of 3.60 and fewest walks allowed at 59. Their pitching has carried the load despite below-average offense.
The Eagles rank second league-wide in batting average (.282), runs (111) and hits (185), but their pitching staff posts the worst ERA (5.63) and most walks (102). They set a KBO record last Tuesday against the Samsung Lions, issuing 18 walks and hit-by-pitches in one game. The Twins allowed 17 combined over five games last week.
For the weekend starting Friday, the Twins host co-tenants Doosan Bears at Jamsil, while the Eagles return home to Daejeon against the NC Dinos. Leaders Samsung Lions and KT Wiz play at home.
