"The Wind's Son" Lee Jung-hoo (27, San Francisco Giants) has been silent for two consecutive games amid bad luck as well-hit balls are directed straight to the fielders.

Lee Jung-hoo had his first at-bat without any runners in the 1st inning, leading 1-0 with one out. He faced Athletics' left-handed starter Jeffrey Springs and after the first pitch was a ball, he hit a low 83.2 mph (133 km/h) slider on the second pitch, resulting in a ground out to the third baseman.

In the 4th inning, trailing 1-2, he recorded a ground out to the shortstop with one out and no runners. In a 2B-2S count, he struck the 90.1 mph (145 km/h) four-seam fastball that Springs threw on the fifth pitch, but it was directed straight to the shortstop.

The third at-bat was also disappointing. In the 7th inning, still trailing 1-2, he was in a situation with one out and no runners. In a 1B-1S count, he attacked the 90.1 mph (145 km/h) four-seam fastball that Springs threw on the third pitch, sending a strong shot toward second base, but it resulted in a ground out to the shortstop due to a defensive shift.

Lee Jung-hoo faced his last at-bat in the 8th inning, leading 3-2 with two outs and a runner on first base. He met the changed pitcher right-hander Grant Holman and reacted to a low 86.4 mph (139 km/h) four-seam fastball after the first pitch was a strike, but it ended in a fly out to center field.

Failing to hit in two consecutive games, Lee Jung-hoo’s season batting average dropped from .282 to .276.

San Francisco completed a 3-2 comeback victory against the Athletics, sweeping the interleague series. With three consecutive wins, their season record improved to 28 wins and 19 losses. In contrast, the Athletics fell into a five-game losing streak, recording 22 wins and 25 losses.

The turning point was in the bottom of the 8th inning while trailing 1-2. Leadoff batter LaMonte Wade Jr. sparked the offense with a triple, followed by Patrick Bailey's game-tying hit with one RBI, and Heliot Ramos delivered a go-ahead hit with another RBI, sealing the victory.

San Francisco starter Justin Verlander struggled through 4 innings, allowing 3 hits, 5 walks, and striking out 1, resulting in 2 earned runs, and could not secure his first win in his 10th attempt this season.

On the other hand, Athletics starter Springs pitched 6⅔ innings, allowing 2 hits (1 home run), no walks, striking out 5, and giving up 1 earned run, but he could not earn a victory due to bullpen struggles.

San Francisco will face the Kansas City Royals at home for a weekday series starting from the 20th.

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