Hit → steal → score Kim Hye-sung non-stop ground running, 2G consecutive hit LAD 62 ATH (2nd inning)
May 16, 2025
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Kim Hye-sung started as ninth second baseman in the final game of the three consecutive home games against Athletics at Dodger Stadium on the 16th (Korea time) and hit in his first at-bat.
Kim Hye-sung, who entered the first at-bat in the bottom of the second inning with one out and one out, led by Dalton Rushing's walk and James Outman's strikeout, pulled it as it was when Athletics right-hander Osvaldo Vido's second pitch 88.6 miles changeup fell flat in the middle of the one ball and led to a right-handed hit.
The ball flowed in front of right field through the first baseman at a speed of 68.8 miles, and first baseman Rushing advanced to third base. Kim Hye-sung made multiple hits such as infield hits and home runs the previous day, and then made hits for two consecutive days.
Shohei Ohtani then hit a sacrifice fly to right field, and Rushing homered, 4-2.
Kim Hye-sung succeeded in stealing second base on the third pitch in Mookie Betts' at-bat, re-creating a chance to score. With her third major league steal, Kim Hye-sung succeeded in stealing all three times.
Kim Hye-sung, who went headfirst sliding, was unable to stand up for a while after being safe and made an uncomfortable expression, causing concern such as the trainer running away, but sent a 'Okay' sign. The left hand touched the left foot of tagged Athletics second baseman Max Schumann, who appeared to be slightly shocked.
However, Kim Hye-sung penetrated home with Betts' timely hit to the left and widened the gap to 5-2. He revealed his utility value by making a series of hits, stolen bases, and runs.
The Dodgers added another point with Freeman's heavy hit and Max Muncy's timely hit in the continued chance to run 6-2.
Kim Hye-sung, who started for the eighth time since the big league call-up on the 4th and two consecutive games, reported his first big league debut home run by hitting a solo home run in right-center in the bottom of the fifth inning against Athletics on the previous day.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
