Kim Hyeseong (26) of the Los Angeles Dodgers had a strong showing with three hits, including his second home run of the season.
On the 1st (Korean time), Kim Hyeseong started as the ninth second baseman in the game against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
In the bottom of the first inning, leadoff hitter Shohei Ohtani hit a single. Although Hernández struck out Samjin, Freeman got a hit, and Smith drove in the first run with an RBI single.
Kim Hyeseong stepped up to bat with two outs and runners on second and third base. After a fierce battle against Warren that went to a full count, he drew a walk to create a two-out, bases-loaded opportunity. However, in the following at-bat, Ohtani struck out swinging Samjin, and the chance did not result in a score.
The Dodgers' lineup erupted in the second inning as well. Hernández and Freeman each walked, setting up a one-out, runners on first and third opportunity for Smith, who advanced the runners. Muncy then launched a three-run home run. Paheis was caught out in the air by the left fielder, but Conforto walked, and Edman hit an RBI double.
Entering his second at-bat with one out and runners on second base, Kim Hyeseong battled hard against left-handed reliever Brent Hedrick until the eighth pitch. After connecting on an 8th pitch fastball at 92.2 mph (148.4 km/h), Kim hit a two-run home run that cleared the right-center field wall. The exit velocity reached 102.8 mph (165.4 km/h), traveling 412 feet (126 meters). With Kim Hyeseong's home run, the Dodgers extended their lead to 10-0.
In the top of the third inning, he also showcased impressive defense. After Wells' single and LeMahieu's walk created a no-out, runners on first and second situation, Kim Hyeseong caught Vivast's line drive and quickly leaped to second base to tag out Wells, turning it into a double play. Thanks to Kim Hyeseong's stellar defense, Nak quickly added two outs by getting Grisham to fly out to center field, ending the inning.
The Yankees scored their first run in the fourth inning when leadoff hitter Aaron Judge hit a solo home run.
In the bottom of the fifth, Kim Hyeseong led off with a hit off Mark Leiter Jr.'s second pitch, a 94.2 mph (151.6 km/h) sinker. Following Ohtani's hit and Freeman's RBI double, Kim Hyeseong scored his second run of the game. In the sixth inning, with no outs and a runner on first, he hit another single off Yair De Los Santos' second pitch, a 97.2 mph sinker. This marked his second game with three hits since the match against the Athletics on the 16th. His season batting average has climbed to .490.
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