The NC Dinos vs Kia Tigers 4/21/24 game is taking place at 1:00 AM EST. The game is being played at Gwangju Kia Champions Field and is projected to be played like normal. The game is being broadcast locally in Korea on MBC Sports+.
NC Dinos Preview
NC is coming into the game here after getting crushed in one of only 2 games played in the KBO on Saturday. The Dinos lost the game by a score of 9-2. After losing the game the Dinos are still sitting in second place in the KBO with a 14-9 record on the year.
Kim Si-hoon is the starter that heads to the mound for his 5th start of the year. Si-hoon has posted a 1-0 record with a 2.79 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP. He has thrown a total of 19 1/3 innings on the year with 6 runs given up, 14 hits and a homer. Kim has had some control issues at the time with 12 strikeouts, but has walked 10 batters. The Dinos team pitching is among the best with a 3.65 ERA and only 204 hits and 18 homers allowed. The Dinos have allowed the opponents to hit at a clip of only .255 with 1.33 WHIP.
The Dino’s are hitting decent on the year with a .273 average with 127 runs scored. The Dinos have ended up getting 221 hits, 42 doubles, 5 triples, and 21 homers on the season. The Dinos have ended up getting a total of 29 steals with 5 runners being thrown out.
Kia Tigers Preview
The Tigers were able to jump out early in the last game and secured the win rather easily. The Tigers with the win are still sitting in first place in the KBO and now are sitting in the position firmly. The Tigers are sitting on a record of 17-6 on the year overall.
Kim Keon-kuk is the starter heading to the game here for his second start out of 4 appearances. Kim has posted an 0-0 record with a 7.04 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP. Kim has thrown only 7 2/3 innings while giving up 6 runs and 9 hits, but also a homer. Kim has struck out 4 batters and walked 2 on the year. As a team the Tigers have a KBO best ERA of 3.08 with 191 hits and 17 homers allowed. The Tigers have seen the opponents hit at a clip of only .242 with a 1.36 WHIP.
Hitting for Kia is second best in the KBO with a .292 average on the year. The Tigers have ended up getting 136 runs and 232 hits. When it comes to the running the Tigers have 51 doubles, 3 triples, and 25 homers on the year. The Tigers have been great at swiping the bases with 31 steals and only 8 runners being thrown out.
NC Dinos vs Kia Tigers 4/21/24 Pick: Over 9.5
I look for the offenses to come to life in this game here. The Tigers are planning on putting a reliever on the mound who has only thrown 7 innings total in 4 games including a start. However, he has been rocked at times this year as well. The Dinos are putting a decent pitcher on the mound, but did the same yesterday as well and he was rocked. Look for this game to hit the over here as both of these teams are able to score in this game.
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