Samsung Lions infielder Lewin Díaz enters the third game of the Korean Series against the KT Wiz holding a .500 batting average across the opening two games in Suwon, looking to carry that momentum into the hitter-friendly dimensions of Daegu Samsung Lions Park.
Manager Releases Starting Lineup for Crucial Third Encounter
Following a tightly contested split in the opening two road fixtures, Samsung Lions manager released the starting lineup for the crucial third encounter on November 6, 2026. According to OSEN, the batting order features Kim Ji-chan in center field, Kim Sung-yun in right, Koo Ja-wuk as the designated hitter, and Choi Hyung-woo in left. Lewin Díaz locks down first base in the fifth spot, followed by Kim Young-웅, Lee Jae-hyeon, Ryu Ji-hyuk, and catcher Kang Min-ho.
The spotlight rests firmly on Díaz. OSEN noted that the foreign slugger struggled during the playoff series against the Kia Tigers, managing just a .167 clip with three hits across 18 at-bats. But the tape tells a different story in the current championship round. Díaz erupted in Suwon, collecting five hits in 10 trips to the plate for a .500 average, driving in two runs and scoring twice to establish himself as the anchor of the Lions’ heart-of-the-order production.
Chasing History at the Plate
The turning point for the Samsung offense arrived during the second game of the series on November 4. Díaz delivered a stellar performance, going 6-4 with a pair of singles, a double, and a triple. Missing only a home run to complete the cycle, his aggressive barrel control powered the Lions to a narrow 3-2 victory.
| Splits | Batting Average | Home Runs | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season Away | .283 | 10 | 59 |
| Regular Season Home | .327 | 16 | 70 |
OSEN documented a distinct statistical jump during the regular season, where the first baseman batted .327 with 16 home runs and 70 RBI at Daegu Samsung Lions Park, compared to a .283 mark and 10 long balls on the road.
The Mound Matchup and Series Trajectory
Ariel Jurado takes the ball for Samsung in the third game. The right-hander turned in a solid 24-start regular season with a 9-3 record and a 3.54 ERA, later earning series MVP honors after securing two victories against Kia in the previous round.
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