San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee extended his hitless streak over the first two regular-season games, going 0-for-7 combined against the New York Yankees.
Struggles in Oracle Park Series
In the March 28 matchup at Oracle Park, Lee batted fifth and recorded three at-bats without a hit. He grounded out to second base in the second inning with one out and no runners on, chasing a low-inside fastball clocked at 98.5 mph from Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler.
Lee struck out swinging in the fifth inning as the leadoff hitter, fooled by a curveball on a 2-2 count after battling back from two balls. In the seventh with two outs and a runner on first, he grounded out to first against reliever Tim Hill.
The Giants managed just one hit total, falling 0-3 to extend their skid to two games. They also lost the opener on March 26 by a 0-7 score despite three hits.
Spring Training Promise Fades
Lee impressed throughout spring training with a .455 average (10 hits in 22 at-bats) over eight games, showcasing strong contact skills. However, that form eluded him in the regular season, where he struck out once and grounded into double plays in key spots.
Yankees Key Contributors
New York starter Cam Schlittler dominated with 5 1/3 innings pitched, eight strikeouts, one hit allowed, and no runs for his first win. Aaron Judge provided power, launching a solo home run in the sixth inning off Giants starter Robbie Ray to secure the lead.
The Yankees completed the sweep, highlighting their early-season momentum with timely hitting and pitching.
