Left-arm terror! LAD Kim Hye-sung's timely double explosion against left-handed pitcher, Roberts, are you watching?
Jun 10, 2025
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Kim Hye-sung hit a valuable timely double to tie the game against a left-handed pitcher. Opponent left-handed bullpen pitcher appeared, but Roberts sent Kim Hye-sung out without putting in a pinch hitter. This is because he believed in Kim Hye-sung's attack on left-handed pitchers. Kim Hye-sung showed her ability to live up to that belief.
Kim Hye-sung played in the 9th center field in an away game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California on the morning of the 10th (Korean time). It was his third consecutive start. Proof that Kim Hye-sung, who is currently showing the hottest batting ability in the team, is gradually jumping to the main level of the team.
Kim Hye-sung then hit a timely double in the top of the fifth inning with two outs and second base when his team was trailing 5-6. It was his third double of the season.
Kim Hye-sung, who only hit a fly ball to the second base against San Diego ace Nick Pivetta in his first at-bat in the top of the second inning, struck out swinging in the top of the third inning with two outs and runners on the second and third bases. After striking out, Kim Hye-sung was deeply disappointed.
However, he washed away the disappointment in his third at-bat.
Los Angeles Dodgers offense in the top of the fifth inning, trailing 5-6. San Diego sent in left-handed bullpen pitcher Yuki Matsui. Matsui allowed leadoff hitter Max Muncy to hit the middle field. After that, he struck out Andy Parz with a fly ball to center field and Tommy Edman. When he struck out Edman, it became a wild pitch and Muncy advanced to second base.
A chance to score with two outs and a runner on second base. Since the left-handed pitcher was on the mound, Roberts could put in a pinch hitter at Kim Hye-sung's at-bat. Kim Hye-sung missed the scoring chance with a strikeout in the previous at-bat, which is a situation of sufficient concern. However, Roberts sent Kim Hye-sung to the plate as it was. One that gave me faith once more.
Kim Hye-sung delighted Roberts with a great timely hit in the third at-bat. Kim Hye-sung, who swung and missed Matsui's first slider, quickly pulled his body slider (88.9 miles per hour) on the second pitch and made it a timely double that flows on the right-field line. a 98.1-mile batting speed. It was a proper hit. The ball fell inside the first base and rolled to the outfield foul area.
In the meantime, Muncy, a runner on second base, homered with ease to make it 6-6.Kim Hye-sung also settled on second base and responded to the fans' cheers. For Kim Hye-sung, left-handed pitchers have proven to be no longer natural enemies.
Reporter Lee Won-man wman@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
