San Francisco Giants outfielder Lee Jung-hoo extended his hitting streak to four consecutive games, delivering a multi-hit performance that helped power the team to a 10-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on April 18.
Lee Jung-hoo’s Key Contributions
In the Major League Baseball matchup at Nationals Park, Lee stepped up in six plate appearances, recording four hits, one RBI, and one walk. His efforts sparked the Giants’ offense during the decisive win.
Lee opened his scoring in the second inning with a single to right field off a 91 mph fastball from Nationals reliever Jake Irvin. He added doubles in the third, fifth (driving in a run with a sacrifice fly setup), and seventh innings. Despite the Nationals closing the gap to 9-5, Lee drew a walk in the ninth with two outs and runners on first and third, maintaining his season batting average at .246 (17-for-69).
Pitching and Team Standings
Giants starter Logan Webb earned his second win of the season, navigating six innings while allowing seven hits, two walks, and four runs with four strikeouts. The victory propelled San Francisco to their second straight win, holding fourth place in the National League West at 8-12.
Dodgers’ Kim Hye-seong Shines
Meanwhile, Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Kim Hye-seong contributed significantly in the previous day’s game against the Colorado Rockies. He tallied three hits, one RBI, and one walk across three at-bats, boosting his season average to .286 (6-for-21).
Kim reached base on a walk in the third inning before stealing second, then added two more steals in the fifth after another hit, showcasing his speed in the Dodgers’ 7-1 triumph. The win moved them up the MLB standings with a 4-15 record among 30 teams.
