▲ A waterproof tarp covers the field at Samsung Lions Park
The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason has faced disruptions due to a typhoon.
Game 1 of the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO Postseason Playoff (best-of-five series) between the KIA Tigers and Samsung Lions, originally scheduled to take place at 2:00 p.m. today (October 25) at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu, was canceled due to rain.
Samsung Lions Park has experienced rainfall since the morning due to the influence of Typhoon Champi.
The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted 20 to 60 millimeters of rain for Daegu and the southern region of Gyeongsangbuk-do.
The KBO explained the background for canceling Game 1, stating, "Rain has continued to fall since last Friday, and rain is forecasted through this evening. Even if the rain stops, it takes about an hour to groom the ground, and if rain falls again after removing the waterproof tarp, we are concerned it would affect the following day's game."
This marks the first postseason game canceled due to rain this season.
However, it is the 9th cancellation in playoff history and the 26th overall in fall baseball.
As today's game was canceled, the playoff schedule has been pushed back by one day.
Game 1 of the KIA-Samsung playoff will be held at 6:30 p.m. on October 26 at the same venue.
Both teams will keep their original starting pitchers for Game 1, with James Nail starting for KIA and Chris Paddack for Samsung.
(Photo: Yonhap News)
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