[Official] 'Leading 2-1,' Samsung to Deploy Bullpen Day in Game 4, with Jang Chan-hee as Starter! KT Expected to Start Logan

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After securing a victory in Game 3 of the Korea Series (KS, best-of-seven), the Samsung Lions have seized a favorable position on the road to the championship. In Game 4, Samsung's "Bullpen Day" strategy will face off against KT's "traditional starter."

Samsung and the KT Wiz announced that Jang Chan-hee and Logan, respectively, would be the starting pitchers for Game 4 of the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO Korea Series, scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. on the 7th at Daegu Samsung Lions Park.

In the previous Game 3 held on the 6th, Samsung defeated KT 5-1, taking a one-game lead in the series with a record of two wins and one loss. After suffering an early setback with a 7-8 defeat in Game 1 in Suwon, Samsung turned the momentum around by winning Game 2 3-2 after a grueling battle that extended to the 12th inning. Returning home to Daegu, they captured Game 3 as well, riding a wave of momentum from two consecutive victories.

With this, Samsung has grasped the "88.9% magic" toward the championship. In the history of the Korea Series, when teams were tied at one win and one loss before Game 3, the team that won Game 3 lifted the trophy in 16 out of 18 instances, a rate as high as 88.9%.

The winning strategy deployed by Samsung, now in a favorable position, for Game 4 was "Bullpen Day." And the first pitcher to take the mound would be Jang Chan-hee. Jang will step onto the mound as the first pitcher to shut down the opposing lineup in the early stages of the game. Led by Jang, Samsung plans to deploy a volume offensive by mobilizing its relief corps early, aiming to build a series lead of three wins and one loss and solidify their grip on the championship. It is expected that Yang Chang-seop, Choi Won-tae, and others will all take the mound. Won Tae-in has been designated for Game 5, and Chris Fiddick appears set to pitch in Game 6.

On the other hand, KT, backed against the wall, chose left-hander Logan as their card for a counterattack. With the series record at one win and two losses after being overtaken, KT is in a desperate situation where they must win Game 4 to reset the score (two wins and two losses). Logan, entrusted with the heavy responsibility of starting, is expected to focus solely on securing a team victory and covering long innings, regardless of the batter-friendly park environment at Daegu Samsung Lions Park.

Samsung, backed by an 88.9% probability, aims to solidify their advantage through an all-out Bullpen Day effort, while KT looks to launch a counterattack relying on Logan's shoulders. Fans' attention is focused on the fierce Game 4 battle that will determine the fate of both teams.

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