Hanwha Eagles' Taiwanese left-hander Wang Yen-cheng travels to Daegu tonight in pursuit of his 11th win of the season. It is a crucial game for both him and his team, but with the opposition riding high on momentum, it will be no easy task.

• Wang has gone 10-4 over 22 starts this season, tying for the league lead in wins and anchoring his team's rotation.
• He has been especially tough on Samsung, posting an ERA of just 1.93 in four outings against them this season, earning him the label of Samsung's "nemesis" from the Korean media.
• The trouble is that Samsung have scored a blistering 28 runs over their last three games for a three-game winning streak, and now trail the league leaders by just half a game.
• Samsung captain Koo Ja-wook is the hottest hitter of all, going 11 for 15 with 3 home runs and 8 RBIs during the winning streak.
• Samsung are sending former Major League pitcher Paddack to the mound. Since joining the club, he has gone 2-2 with a 4.13 ERA over four appearances.

Outlook: If Wang can shut down Samsung's scorching lineup, he will live up to his "nemesis" reputation and pick up his 11th win; otherwise, he risks being swept away by the opposition's winning momentum.