The birth of game changer Kim Hye-sung. pinch runner → steal second base for the first time → advance to third base. Three strikeouts, a disappointing tie failure
May 05, 2025
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The Dodgers played as a pinch-runner in an away game against the Atlanta Braves and created a chance to tie the game with a valuable steal success.
When Andy Parz got on base with an infield single in the top of the ninth inning, trailing 3-4, manager Dave Roberts used Kim Hye-sung as a pinch runner.
Kim Hye-sung, who only played as a major leaguer in her Major League debut the previous day, is now a pinch runner. In pinch hitter Will Smith's at-bat, Kim Hye-sung showed off his fast feet.
When Iglesias threw a slider on the third pitch in 1B1S, he tried to steal second base and saved it. And Smith ran to third base while the catcher threw to first base during the strikeout, creating a chance to tie the game with one out and third base. If it's an infield grounder or an outfield fly, not a front, it can be tied.
However, Miguel Rojas and Austin Barnes struck out consecutive times, and the game ended 3-4 without Kim Hye-sung hitting home.
Kim Hye-sung applied for posting from Kiwoom Heroes after last season and signed a 3+2 year contract with the Dodgers in January for up to $22 million, sharing the same rice with Shohei Ohtani.
However, due to poor batting in the exhibition game, he failed to enter the opening entry and has been waiting for a call-up while playing for Triple-A in the minor league.
Kim Hye-sung, who has been preparing for 28 games in Triple-A with a batting average of 252 (29 hits in 115 at-bats) with five home runs, 19 RBIs, 22 runs and 13 steals, will finally enter the big league stage on the 4th as infielder Tommy Edman fell out due to an ankle injury.
He immediately stepped on the big league ground and became the 28th Korean big leaguer. He played second base in the bottom of the ninth inning. The ball never went, but he laughed and gave high-fives with his teammates with a 10-3 victory.
He also started on the bench in the second game, but he proved his necessity by succeeding in stealing second base as a pinch runner in the ninth inning.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
