'The Son of the Wind' Lee Jung-hoo (San Francisco Giants outfielder) has resumed producing hits.
Lee Jung-hoo started as the third center fielder in a home game against the Kansas City Royals held at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California, on the 20th (Korea time).
San Francisco's lineup consisted of left fielder Elliot Ramos, designated hitter Wilmer Flores, center fielder Lee Jung-hoo, third baseman Matt Chapman, shortstop Willy Adames, first baseman Casey Schmitt, second baseman Tyler Fitzgerald, right fielder Luis Matos, and catcher Sam Huff. The starting pitcher was left-hander Robbie Ray.
The Kansas City starting pitcher was Kris Bubic. He has appeared in 9 games this season, recording 4 wins, 2 losses, and an earned run average of 1.66. The lineup included designated hitter Jonathan India, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino, catcher Salvador Perez, third baseman Maikel Garcia, left fielder Mark Canha, second baseman Michael Massey, right fielder Hunter Renfroe, and center fielder Kyle Isbel.
Lee Jung-hoo, who had been out with a ground ball to second base in the first inning and a ground ball to shortstop in the fourth, struck out swinging in his third at-bat in the sixth inning. He faced a crucial opportunity in his fourth at-bat with runners on first and second with two outs in the eighth inning. Against the third pitcher John Schreiber, he hit a double to right field, closing the gap to one run.
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