'First no-game of the season': NC vs. Hanwha, 0% chance of rain, Park Jun-young writes 'Korea's first' development player drama — will he seize his 'second chance'? [Changwon on-site]

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A no-game was declared due to rain the previous day, and a large tarp still covers Changwon NC Park. However, the situation is different from the day before. The rain clouds have cleared, and the weather is expected to allow the game to proceed normally.

The fourth matchup of the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League season between NC Dinos and Hanwha Eagles, which began at 6:30 p.m. on the 26th at Changwon NC Park, was suspended due to rain just before the third inning and was ultimately declared a no-game.

This was the 15th rain-cancelled game of the season, and the first time a game that started and was then suspended was declared a no-game.

Although a rain cancellation was initially expected, the weather forecast suddenly changed, and the game began as scheduled. However, rain began to fall unexpectedly, and the downpour intensified. The forecast was updated again. After a 32-minute suspension, the game was cancelled.

On this day, rain continued to fall steadily until around noon, but the situation is completely different from the previous day. The probability of precipitation has disappeared according to the forecast, and no expected rainfall amount has been recorded.

Although tarps are still laid out on the infield, the stands have already begun water removal operations, and the rain has almost stopped.

The previous day brought mixed fortunes for NC and Hanwha. Although the game was cancelled early, Hanwha started with a pleasant score, while NC was in a game where they conceded runs they did not need to give up.

For Hanwha, which had hoped for a four-game winning streak, the result was disappointing. For NC, which had broken a five-game losing streak and returned home in good spirits but unfortunately conceded a run, the result allowed them to let out a sigh of relief.

Starting pitchers Curtis Taylor of NC and Wilkel Hernandez of Hanwha, who each pitched two innings the previous day, will rest for now. NC will start Asia quota pitcher Natsuki Toda, while Hanwha will start temporary starter 'college graduate' Park Jun-young.

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