A deluge has occurred due to the heavy rain warning.
The season's seventh game matchup between the LG Twins and Doosan Bears, scheduled for the 20th at Jamsil Stadium, was canceled due to rain.
The Korea Meteorological Administration announced that a heavy rain warning would be effective for all of Seoul starting at 6 a.m. on that day. A heavy rain warning is issued when more than 60mm of rain is expected within three hours or more than 110mm within twelve hours.
Rain has been pouring in the Seoul area since dawn and throughout the day. There were moments in the morning when the rain briefly lightened, but it continues to fall without stopping. According to the weather forecast, rain is expected to fall at a rate of 5mm per hour around Jamsil Stadium after 4 p.m.
A waterproof cover was placed on the field at Jamsil Stadium early after the previous day's game ended. The players from both teams trained indoors.
With the rain-out, LG plans to adjust its starting rotation. This is to separate left-handers Son Ju-yeong and Song Seung-gi so that both players do not pitch on the same day. It is expected that the order will change to Song Seung-gi on the 21st and Hernández on the 22nd.
Manager Youm Kyoung-youb mentioned before the game against NC the day before, "The starter on the 20th is Hernández, but if it rains and the game is canceled, we will adjust the starting order. We can also give Ju-yeong a bit more rest. I will finalize the rotation after seeing the rain tomorrow."
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