'The tarp is still overflowing with water.' Heavy rain of 14mm expected again at 8 p.m. Can the El Lotarisco game be held as scheduled? [Busan]

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Lotte Giants' attempt to break their three-game losing streak is in jeopardy due to heavy rain that has hit the southern region.

On the 28th, Lotte will challenge to end its three-game losing streak in a home game against LG Twins at Busan Sajik Baseball Stadium as part of the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League regular season.

Recently, Lotte has fallen into a three-game losing streak due to significant instability on the mound. On the 25th against Gwangju KIA Tigers, closer Kim Won-jung surrendered a bases-loaded home run in the bottom of the ninth inning with two outs, losing a game they had led 5-4. On the 26th against Gwangju KIA, foreign pitcher Alvin Rodriguez collapsed after pitching only 3⅔ innings and allowing eight earned runs, resulting in a heavy 11-16 defeat.

As a result, Lotte's record stands at 50 wins, 2 draws, and 60 losses, falling to sixth place behind NC Dinos and widening the gap with fifth-place Doosan Bears by 8.5 games. As a fortunate turn of events, heavy rain fell in the Gwangju area on the previous day (the 27th), canceling the game and providing time for field maintenance.

However, resuming the game today is expected to be difficult. Since yesterday, a heavy rain warning has been issued for the Busan and Gyeongnam regions. According to forecasts from the Korea Meteorological Administration as of 1 p.m., light rain of about 1mm was predicted, but more rain than expected soaked every part of the field. Water overflowed from the tarp covering Sajik Stadium, and puddles formed on the warning track.

The problem is that more rain is forecast to continue afterward. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the rain may stop between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. However, it is expected to start raining again from 7 p.m., with heavy rain of 14mm per hour predicted around 8 p.m.

If the game proceeds as scheduled, Lotte will start Na Gyun-an (28) on the mound. This season, Na has recorded 6 wins and 9 losses in 20 games with an ERA of 4.00, pitching 114⅔ innings and striking out 101 batters. Against LG this year, he has a record of 1 win and 1 loss in three games with an ERA of 4.74.

The opposing team, LG, is also not in good form. Although they won two games and lost one during the midweek series against NC Dinos at Jamsil, they suffered a heavy 3-13 defeat in yesterday's game. Starting pitcher Park Si-won allowed eight hits and six earned runs over just 1⅔ innings, which was a major factor. Ultimately, LG made significant changes to its lineup starting from the third inning as it prepared for the trip to Busan.

LG's starting pitcher today will be Kim Yun-sik. After being released from camp in May this year and returning, Kim has recorded one loss and five holds in 27 games with an ERA of 4.97. Against Lotte, he has posted an ERA of 5.40 over four games.

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