The Japanese media showed great interest in the major league debut of Lee Jung-hoo, known as the 'son of the wind,' who plays for the San Francisco Giants.
On the 14th (Korean time), Lee Jung-hoo started as a center fielder in the away game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York, and delivered a spectacular performance including his debut first consecutive home run, hitting 2 for 3 with 4 RBIs and 2 runs scored. San Francisco finished the three-game road series against the Yankees with 2 wins and 1 loss.
Trailing 0-3, Lee Jung-hoo hit a solo home run to chase down the score against Yankees starter Carlos Rodón in the 4th inning with one out. In the 6th inning, with one out and runners on first and second, Lee pulled Rodón's fifth curveball into the right field stands, bringing the score to 4-3. With this, Lee marked his first consecutive home run since his major league debut.
San Francisco manager Bob Melvin praised, saying, "Lee Jung-hoo showed remarkable performance and many players are fighting against pitchers they've never seen before. However, Lee's hitting ability is ready to compete with anyone."
Japanese media outlet 'The Answer' reported that Lee Jung-hoo, playing for the San Francisco Giants, hit his first consecutive home run on the 14th during the away game against the Yankees, leading his team to a 5-4 victory. It noted that Lee had a stellar performance, going 2 for 3 with 4 RBIs, including a valuable three-run home run in the 6th inning that turned the tide to 4-3.
'The Answer' also expressed that, "Lee Jung-hoo's three-run homer created a big reaction among American fans, flying over the head of major league superstar Aaron Judge." Fans reacted explosively on the official social media of Major League Baseball (MLB.com), praising him with comments like, "Lee Jung-hoo is a superstar," "Lee must be given the MVP," and "He is the king of Asia."
'The Answer' introduced, "In his second year in the major leagues, Lee Jung-hoo has impressive stats with a batting average of .352, 3 home runs, 11 RBIs, and an OPS of 1.130," adding that "he struggled with injuries last year but has returned this season in a completely different form."
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