Kim Ha-sung (30) of the Tampa Bay Rays is seeking a hit after four games.
On the 20th (Korean time), Kim will start as the eighth shortstop in the game against the Baltimore Orioles at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida.
Kim, who has recorded no hits in three consecutive games, aims for a rebound today. His season stats show a batting average of .200 (5 hits in 25 at-bats), 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 2 runs, 1 stolen base, and an OPS of .591.
Tampa Bay has formed their starting lineup with Chandler Simpson (center fielder), Brandon Lowe (second baseman), Yandy Díaz (designated hitter), Jonathan Aranda (first baseman), Junior Caminero (third baseman), Josh Lowe (right fielder), Jake Mangum (left fielder), Kim Ha-sung (shortstop), and Matt Thaiss (catcher).
The starting pitcher is Zack Littell. Littell has recorded 8 wins and 7 losses in 19 games (116⅓ innings) this season, with an earned run average of 3.56. In July, he showed good form with 1 win and an earned run average of 3.09 over 2 games (11⅔ innings).
Baltimore will feature Jackson Holliday (second baseman), Jordan Westburg (designated hitter), Gunnar Henderson (shortstop), Ryan O'Hearn (first baseman), Ramón Laureano (left fielder), Colton Cowser (center fielder), Tyler O'Neill (right fielder), Ramón Urías (third baseman), and Jacob Stallings (catcher).
Dean Kremer is the starting pitcher. Kremer has recorded 8 wins and 7 losses in 19 games (108⅓ innings) this season, with an earned run average of 4.24. In July, he achieved decent results with 1 win and an earned run average of 3.97 over 2 games (11⅓ innings).
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