Los Angeles Dodgers player Kim Hye-sung (26) led the team's second consecutive victory with four hits, including his second home run of the season, in his Major League debut.

On the 1st (Korean time), Kim Hye-sung started as the ninth second baseman in a game against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, achieving four hits in four at-bats, including one home run, two RBIs, three runs, and one walk. After hitting a single in his fourth game, Kim Hye-sung's performance raised his season statistics to a batting average of .422 (19 hits in 45 at-bats), two home runs, seven RBIs, 13 runs, four stolen bases, and an OPS of 1.058.

The Dodgers' starting lineup featured Shohei Ohtani (designated hitter), Teoscar Hernández (right fielder), Freddie Freeman (first baseman), Will Smith (catcher), Max Muncy (third baseman), Andy Pahes (center fielder), Michael Conforto (left fielder), Tommy Edman (second baseman), and Kim Hye-sung (shortstop). On that day, the Dodgers' lineup amassed 21 hits and hit five home runs, overpowering the Yankees' pitching staff.

Starting pitcher Landon Nak recorded a strong performance with six innings pitched, allowing five hits (one home run), three walks, six strikeouts, and one earned run, earning his third victory of the season. The bullpen, which included Anthony Bender (one inning, no earned runs), Chris Stratton (one inning, one earned run), and Enrique Hernández (one inning, no earned runs), secured the win. The Dodgers won decisively, 18-2, marking their second consecutive victory. Despite Aaron Judge of the Yankees hitting two home runs, the team managed only two runs.

In the bottom of the first inning, the leadoff batter Ohtani hit a single. Hernández struck out, but Freeman followed with a hit, and Smith scored the first run with an RBI single. Then, Muncy contributed an RBI single, Pahes walked, Conforto added an RBI sacrifice fly, and Edman hit an RBI double, quickly widening the score gap to 4-0.

Kim Hye-sung stepped up to the plate with two outs and runners on second and third base. After a tough battle with Warren that went to a full count, he drew a walk, setting up a chance with the bases loaded. However, Ohtani, who came to bat for the second time in the inning, struck out swinging, failing to convert the opportunity into a score.

The Dodgers' offense ignited again in the second inning. Hernández and Freeman each drew walks, and Smith advanced the runners with a ground out to set up first and third base. Muncy then launched a three-run home run. Although Pahes was retired on a pop fly to left field, Conforto walked, and Edman hit an RBI double.

In his second at-bat with one out and a runner on second base, Kim Hye-sung faced left-handed relief pitcher Brent Hedrick and had an intense battle that lasted until the eighth pitch. After connecting with an 8th pitch fastball at 92.2 mph (148.4 km/h), Kim Hye-sung hit a two-run homer over the right center field fence. The ball reached a speed of 102.8 mph (165.4 km/h) and a distance of 412 feet (126 m). With Kim Hye-sung's home run, the Dodgers extended their lead to 10-0.

In the top of the third inning, Kim Hye-sung showcased impressive defensive skills as well. After Wells produced a hit and LeMahieu walked, he caught a line drive from Vivas and immediately dove to the second base to tag out Wells, making a double play. With Kim Hye-sung's defensive play quickly securing two outs, Nak closed the inning by retiring Grisham on a fly ball to center field.

In the bottom of the fifth inning, Kim Hye-sung led off, hitting a single off Mark Leiter Jr.'s second pitch, clocked at 94.2 mph (151.6 km/h). Following his hit, Ohtani also singled and Freeman produced an RBI double, allowing Kim Hye-sung to score his second run of the game. In the sixth inning with no outs and a runner on first, he hit another single against Yerry De Los Santos' second pitch at 97.2 mph (156.4 km/h).

In his final at-bat in the eighth inning with no outs and a runner on first base, Kim Hye-sung faced Pablo Reyes, a pitcher who came in for garbage time, and he knocked a double on the first pitch. Subsequently, Dalton Rushing hit a three-run home run, resulting in the third run of the game. This was the first time Kim Hye-sung recorded four hits in a single Major League game.

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