Will he continue the momentum of his first career triple? Kim Hye-sung, who is active with the Los Angeles Dodgers, faces San Diego Padres ace Nick Pivetta. Pivetta has pitched in 12 games this season, achieving 6 wins and 2 losses, with an earned run average of 3.16.
The Dodgers will meet San Diego on the 10th (Korea time) at Petco Park in San Diego, California. Kim Hye-sung is starting as the ninth center fielder.
The Dodgers' batting order consists of designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, shortstop Mookie Betts, first baseman Freddie Freeman, right fielder Teoscar Hernández, catcher Will Smith, third baseman Max Muncy, left fielder Andy Pajes, second baseman Tommy Edman, and center fielder Kim Hye-sung.
Kim Hye-sung recorded his first career triple and achieved 1 hit and 2 RBIs in 2 at-bats during the away game against the St. Louis Cardinals on the 9th at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.
Kim Hye-sung, batting ninth as the center fielder, faced starter Michael McGreevy in a chance with 1 out and runners on 1st and 3rd, ahead 1-0 in the 2nd inning. He targeted a cut fastball on the third pitch with a ball count of 1B-1S and hit a line drive that fell in the right-field line. All runners crossed home, and Kim Hye-sung settled at third base, marking his first career triple.
Kim Hye-sung was retired on a swinging strikeout in a chance with 1 out and a runner on 2nd in the 4th inning. He was replaced by pinch hitter Kiké Hernández in the 7th inning. The Dodgers defeated St. Louis 7-3 that day.
Meanwhile, Kim Hye-sung has recorded a batting average of .414 with 24 hits in 58 at-bats, along with 2 home runs, 9 RBIs, 13 runs, and 6 stolen bases this season.
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