It was a performance well-suited to the expression "jack of all trades." This refers to Lee Jung-hoo (San Francisco Giants outfielder), who can do it all, whether it be home runs or getting on base.
On the 12th (Korea time), Lee Jung-hoo recorded 1 hit in 3 at-bats, 2 walks, and 3 runs scored in an away game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. His season batting average rose from .274 to .275.
Batting as the leadoff center fielder, Lee Jung-hoo drew a walk against Colorado's starter Kyle Freeland in the first inning. He quickly scored on a home run by Willy Adames. In his second at-bat in the third inning, Lee Jung-hoo hit a triple to right field, capitalizing on Freeland's fastball. He enjoyed his second consecutive triple after hitting one against Colorado on the 11th. He then scored on Adames' sacrifice fly to right field.
Lee Jung-hoo recorded a flyout in the fifth inning and a double play in the seventh but wrapped up the game with a walk in the ninth inning, marking his third time on base. He scored his third run on Adames' double and Wilmer Flores' sacrifice fly. The San Francisco Giants triumphed over Colorado 10-7, extending their winning streak to seven.
Meanwhile, the San Francisco Giants will play a three-game away series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, from the 14th to the 16th. The matchup between Lee Jung-hoo and Kim Hye-sung is drawing attention.
They have been close friends since starting their professional careers with Nexen Heroes (the predecessor of Kiwoom Heroes) in 2017. They have played together not only on their respective teams but also on the national squad. Lee Jung-hoo entered Major League Baseball (MLB) a year earlier, while Kim Hye-sung made his big league debut this season.
Lee Jung-hoo, who is currently recording a batting average of .275 (69 hits in 251 at-bats), 6 home runs, 32 RBIs, 40 runs scored, and 6 stolen bases this season, continues to maintain good momentum, having hit triples in consecutive games. It will be interesting to see if he performs well against the Dodgers, who are leading the National League's Western Division.
Kim Hye-sung recorded no hits in 2 at-bats and one error against the San Diego Padres on the 12th. He also made a throwing error in the sixth inning due to the impact of a pitch thrown by opposing starter Randy Vasquez hitting his right elbow in the first inning.
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