"The day we will see Kim Hye-sung's big league debut will not take long."

The 'Dodgers Beat' spotlighted Kim Hye-sung, who has been excelling in Triple-A.

Playing for the Oklahoma City Dodgers in Triple-A, Kim Hye-sung achieved 2 hits, 4 RBIs, and 1 run scored in an away game against the Sugarland Space Cowboys (Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros) at Constellation Field in Sugar Land, Texas, on the 30th (Korean time).

Batting first as the shortstop, Kim Hye-sung got on base with a walk in his first at-bat in the 1st inning. In the 2nd inning, with 2 outs and runners on 1st and 2nd, he cleared the bases with a double to right field, putting his team ahead 0-1.

In the 4th inning, with his team ahead 3-1 and 1 out with runners on 1st and 3rd, Kim Hye-sung hit a bases-clearing triple. In the 6th inning, with 1 out and a runner on 2nd in a scoring situation, he grounded out to left field. He also walked as the leadoff batter in the 8th inning. Thanks to Kim Hye-sung's performance, Oklahoma City won 8-2.

'Dodgers Beat' noted, "The Dodgers completed a back-to-back sweep series, achieving 5 consecutive wins after the opening for the first time in 44 years since 1981. It was also a meaningful day for another Dodgers minor leaguer," highlighting Kim Hye-sung's performance.

The outlet continued, "Kim Hye-sung, who joined Triple-A ahead of the Tokyo series against the Chicago Cubs, played his second game in the minor leagues. He performed impressively in the second match against the Sugarland Space Cowboys, contributing to the 8-2 victory with 3 at-bats, 2 hits, 4 RBIs, and 1 run scored."

According to 'Dodgers Beat,' Kim Hye-sung, who signed a 3+2 year contract worth up to $22 million with the Dodgers, was unable to include a minor league refusal clause in the contract options. After underperforming in the spring training, Kim Hye-sung is working on adjusting his batting form in Triple-A.

Regarding Kim Hye-sung's likelihood of entering the big league, one expert predicted, "If everything goes well in the coming weeks, the day we will see Kim Hye-sung's big league debut will not take long," as he showcased a four-RBI performance including 2 extra-base hits that day.

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