Kim Hye-sung (26) hit a double in his first game back as a starter in four games.
On the 19th (Korea time), Kim Hye-sung started as the eighth center fielder in a game against the San Diego Padres at Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles, USA.
Having recorded a batting average of .382 (26 hits in 68 at-bats), 2 home runs, 11 RBIs, 13 runs scored, 6 stolen bases, and an OPS of .969 in 30 games this season, Kim Hye-sung has been utilized thoroughly as a platoon player. He has only faced left-handed pitchers in 4 plate appearances. Recently, he missed 3 consecutive games. The disappointment was greater as he did not play in the game on the 18th despite facing opposing starter right-handed pitcher Randy Vasquez. However, he proved his worth once again in today's game.
In the bottom of the third inning, with the Dodgers trailing 0-1, Kim Hye-sung, leading off, engaged in a fierce battle with Kolek, going to a 7-pitch count. However, he watched the last pitch, a 93.1 mph (149.8 km/h) low four-seamer, and ended up being struck out.
The Dodgers, trailing San Diego 0-1, saw leadoff hitter Muncy hit a strong ball towards right field in the fifth inning. Right fielder Tatis Jr. followed the ball well, but it bounced off his glove, resulting in a triple. Pajes hit a sacrifice fly with an RBI to tie the game at 1-1.
In a situation with one out and runners on first base after Tommy Edman's hit, Kim Hye-sung came to the plate for his second at-bat and smacked a double off Kolek's 92.2 mph (148.4 km/h) four-seamer. Following Kim Hye-sung's double, Dalton rushing hit a 2-run double, turning the game around. Kim Hye-sung also scored.
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