'Sajik was rained out.' Daegu, which had prepared the ground, ultimately made a decision to cancel due to field conditions 'as fate would have it' [Daegu Field Report]

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The match at Sajik Stadium was cancelled due to rain. Although the rainfall had eased and ground maintenance efforts began at Daegu Samsung Lions Park, the game was ultimately called off due to field conditions.

The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) announced on the 16th that the 13th-round match of the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League between Samsung Lions and Hanwha Eagles, originally scheduled to be held at Daegu Samsung Lions Park starting at 7 p.m., was cancelled due to field conditions. The game will be rescheduled for a later date.

Rain poured across the nation, with heavy rain warnings issued particularly in southern regions. The match between Lotte Giants and NC Dinos, originally scheduled at Sajik Stadium, had already been called off due to rain at 4:01 p.m.

In Daegu, weather forecasts changed, and rainfall began to ease by 3 p.m., with ground maintenance efforts starting around 4 p.m.

The problem was that additional rain clouds were moving northward. Forecasts later changed again, predicting rain would resume from around 6 p.m.

Manager Park Jin-man stated, "I believe that regardless of the starting pitcher or team circumstances, if field conditions are poor, cancellation is appropriate," and added, "Players could get injured. There have been numerous cases where injuries occurred before or after such games." He expressed concern over the situation.

It appears the game supervisor also took these circumstances into account. At 5:01 p.m., a decision was made to cancel due to field conditions. With additional rain expected and difficulties in properly maintaining the field, the cancellation was officially declared.

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