The 'Son of the Wind' Lee Jung-hoo (27, San Francisco Giants) drew high praise from the U.S. broadcast team for his stormy triple. This demonstrates why he is the best player from Korea.

On the 16th (Korean time), Lee Jung-hoo played as a leadoff center fielder in the away game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, and recorded 1 hit in 5 at-bats with 2 RBIs. The single hit was indeed a 2-RBI triple.

After grounding out to second base in the first inning and to first base in the third, Lee Jung-hoo exploded a 2-RBI triple in the fourth inning with 2 outs and runners on first and second. Against Dodgers right-handed starter Dustin May, he pulled a 94.5 mph (152.1 km/h) sinker that was center-cut on the fourth pitch at a ball count of 2-1. The ball went past first baseman Freddy Freeman and sailed down the right-field line.

As the ball, hit at 103.5 mph (166.6 km/h), rolled to the fence, both runners on first and second base scored, and Lee Jung-hoo sprinted to third base. It was his fifth triple of the season and the decisive hit that led San Francisco to a 3-2 comeback.

The broadcast team of 'ESPN,' which aired the game as Sunday Night Baseball, also couldn't hide their admiration. Commentator Eduardo Perez praised Lee Jung-hoo's batting technique, saying, "Lee timed his hit perfectly and sent the ball into fair territory. Starting with an open stance and keeping his hands high, he made solid contact."

"The Son of the Wind hit a triple," shouted caster Karl Ravitch, explaining, "Lee Jung-hoo, who swept all the awards in the KBO, is adjusting well since coming to San Francisco. After winning MVP, batting champion, and Gold Glove, he again delivered a triple at a crucial moment against May, bringing the lead to San Francisco."

Perez continued, "What Lee Jung-hoo has learned is exactly this part. This shows why he is the best among players from the KBO. Although he missed sinkers in the previous two at-bats, he made perfect contact with the third one," highly evaluating his adaptability.

However, San Francisco was turned around with a three-run home run by Andy Pahas in the fifth inning, losing 4-5, and Lee Jung-hoo did not add any more hits in the next two at-bats. He ended the game with 1 hit in 5 at-bats after grounding out to right field in the sixth and hitting a line drive to second in the eighth.

Breaking a streak of two consecutive games without a hit, Lee Jung-hoo's season batting average slightly declined from .266 to .265 (71 hits in 268 at-bats). Thanks to the triple, his OPS rose from .759 to .760.

Although Lee Jung-hoo's explosive momentum shown until April has cooled down and he has had erratic hitting in May and June, he does not miss crucial chances. His batting average with runners in scoring position is .327 (17 hits in 52 at-bats) with 3 home runs, 27 RBIs, and an OPS of .941, showcasing his clutch ability.

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