NC Dinos Secure a Spot in the Play-offs with a Victory Against Samsung Lions

NC Dinos Secures Third Place in KBO League with Win Against Samsung

Reporter: Yang Jeong-woong | Date: October 15, 2023 | Time: 18:22

Autumn has finally arrived in Changwon as the NC Dinos’ home stadium, NC Changwon Park, prepares to host fall baseball for the first time since its opening. On the 15th, in a thrilling home game against the Samsung Lions, the NC Dinos emerged victorious with a 5-3 win, propelling them to third place in the 2023 Shinhan Bank SOL KBO League.

Prior to the game, NC Changwon Park was tied for third place along with the Doosan Bears and SSG Landers. However, this victory against the Samsung Lions allowed NC to claim sole possession of the third-place title. Meanwhile, Doosan suffered a 2-5 defeat against SSG and LG Twins did not have a game on the same day.

This game was crucial for NC, as a win would guarantee their direct progress to the playoffs, securing their spot in third place. When starting pitcher Song Myung-ki gave up a run with a wild pitch in the third inning, resulting in a tie score of 2-2, Lee Jae-hak promptly replaced him on the mound. Lee lived up to expectations, delivering a stellar performance and stabilizing the game by allowing no runs in two innings.

Kim Hyeong-jun’s two-run home run in the second inning gave NC their first score of the game. They then took a 3-2 lead in the third inning with Kwon Hee-dong’s timely double. NC extended their lead with Park Min-woo’s one-run home run in the sixth inning and Park Se-hyuk’s walk in the eighth inning. Although NC allowed one run in the top of the ninth inning, it did not hinder their victory.

With this win, NC has more or less secured fourth place or higher, provided there is no tie in the head-to-head match between Doosan and SSG starting on the 16th. Even if NC loses both games against the KIA Tigers, their winning percentage will be 0.528. In the event of a sweep by either Doosan or SSG, NC’s winning percentage will still be higher, given that they lost all their games (SSG 0.525, Doosan 0.521). If NC loses both games and Doosan has one win and one loss, the head-to-head scores will favor NC, securing them the fourth-place position.

As a result of their impressive performance, NC is highly likely to play fall baseball in their home stadium. If they rise to third place, the first and second playoff games will be played at home. If they secure the fourth-place position, they can host up to two wild card games.

On the 15th, the first base stands at NC Changwon Park were filled with enthusiastic fans, eagerly supporting their team in hopes of witnessing fall baseball. NC Changwon Park, renowned as a world-class major league baseball stadium since its opening in 2019, has yet to host a single postseason game. In 2019, during its inaugural year, NC finished in fifth place and was unable to return home after losing to LG in the wild card game. The following year, although they won the overall championship, the game was canceled due to scheduling issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as it was being held at a neutral stadium (Gocheok Sky Dome).

The players of NC unanimously set their goal for the season as “N-Park (Changwon NC Park) Fall Baseball.” Park Min-woo, the center, expressed his frustration and determination, stating, “It’s incomprehensible that such a well-built baseball stadium and the team using it as their home stadium have never played fall baseball or won a championship here. It’s a natural duty to showcase fall baseball at NC Changwon Park, and I promise to fulfill that duty this year.” Coach Kang In-kwon also shared his determination in his New Year’s address, saying, “I will work together with the players to deliver exceptional performances, allowing us to play fall baseball at NC Changwon Park in front of our passionate fans.”

NC coach Kang In-kwon celebrates with joy and gives a thumbs up after the team’s victory against Samsung in Changwon on the 15th.

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Reporter Yang Jeong-woong | 2023.10.15 18:22

the BC players. /Photo = Panoramic view of Changwon CC Dinos Park. Autumn has finally arrived in Changwon. NC Changwon Park, the home stadium of the NC Dinos, will host fall baseball for the first time since opening.

NC won 5-3 in the 2023 Shinhan Bank SOL KBO League home game against the Samsung Lions held at NC Changwon Park on the 15th. NC, which was tied for 3rd place with Doosan Bears and SSG Landers before the game, changed its title to 3rd place by beating Doosan, who lost 2-5 to SSG and LG Twins, who did not have a game on the same day.

NC fought completely on this day to ensure direct progress to the play-offs (3rd place). When Song Myung-ki, who had been promoted to starting pitcher, gave up a run with a wild pitch in the third inning, allowing the score to be tied 2-2, the pitcher was replaced by Lee Jae-hak without delay. Jaehak Lee lived up to expectations and quickly stabilized the mound by allowing no runs in two innings.

NC Kim Hyeong-jun (right) is congratulated after hitting a two-run home run in the bottom of the second inning against Samsung in Changwon on the 15th. NC, which scored its first score in the bottom of the second inning with Kim Hyeong-jun’s two-run home run, took a 3-2 lead with Kwon Hee-dong’s timely double in the third inning. Then they ran away with Park Min-woo’s 1-run home run, a timely hit in the 6th inning and Park Se-hyuk’s walk in the 8th. NC showed concern by allowing 1 run in the top of the 9th inning, but it didn’t lead to a comeback.

As a result, NC has more or less secured 4th or higher provided there is no tie in the head-to-head match between Doosan and SSG starting on the 16th. Even if NC loses both games against the KIA Tigers, NC’s winning percentage will be 0.528. In this case, if either Doosan or SSG wins a sweep, the winning percentage is lower than NC, which lost all its games (SSG 0.525, Doosan 0.521). If NC loses both games and Doosan has 1 win and 1 loss, the winning percentage will be the same, but in this case, NC, who is ahead in head-to-head scores, will take the 4th place.

As a result, NC is very likely to play fall baseball at home. If they rise to 3rd place, the first and second play-off games will be played at home, and if they are 4th, up to two wild card games will be played at home .

On the 15th, the first base stands at NC Changwon Park were filled with fans. ‘N-Park (Changwon NC Park) Fall Baseball’ was a task that was like NC’s destiny. NC Changwon Park, which opened in 2019, has a reputation as a world-class major league baseball stadium. However, NC has not been able to play a single postseason game in this stadium. In 2019, the first year of its opening, it was ranked 5th, but failed to return home after losing to LG in the wild card game. The following year, they won the overall championship, but due to scheduling issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the game was canceled as it was being held at a neutral stadium (Gocheok Sky Dome).

The players unanimously set ‘N-Pac fall baseball’ as their goal for the season. Park Min-woo, the center, spoke to Star News at the start of the season, saying, “It makes no sense that such a well-built baseball stadium and the team that used it as home stadium won the championship. , but they’ve never been able to play fall baseball in that stadium.” He promised, “In a way, it can be said that it is a natural duty to show fall baseball at NC Changwon Park. I make that promise every year, but I have never been able to keep it, so I will make sure to keep it this year.” Coach Kang In-kwon also expressed his determination in his New Year’s address, saying, “I will work with the players to have a good game so that we can play fall baseball at NC Changwon Park in front of the adoring fans NC.”

NC coach Kang In-kwon is happy and gives a thumbs up after winning the match against Samsung in Changwon on the 15th.

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