Daegu:Seoul The third game of the South Korean baseball championship series will see a compelling pitching matchup between Ariel Jurado of the Samsung Lions and So Hyeong-jun of the KT Wiz. Both teams are currently tied at one game each in the best-of-seven Korean Series.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the series will transition from Suwon to the Lions' home at Daegu Samsung Lions Park for the next three games. Ariel Jurado, the Panamanian pitcher for the Lions, was named MVP of the previous postseason series against the Kia Tigers. Jurado achieved a 2-0 record with a 1.32 ERA across 13 2/3 innings. Despite his postseason success, Jurado encountered challenges against the Wiz during the regular season with a 5.17 ERA and a 1-1 record in three starts.

The KT Wiz will counter with right-hander So Hyeong-jun, who had a successful regular season with a 10-3 record and a 3.15 ERA. So has been particularly effective in the postseason, boasting a 1.48 ERA and a 3-0 record over eight appearances. During the regular season, So posted a 2-0 record and a 3.71 ERA in games against the Lions.

Game 3 is scheduled for Friday at 630 p.m., promising an intriguing contest as both pitchers aim to lead their respective teams to a crucial series advantage.