'Hyesung is coming out again.'
Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Kim Hye-sung (26), who washed away the impact of elbow dunes through a four-game break, appeared in the starting lineup again in four games. It is expected to support the team's five-game winning streak.
The Dodgers, led by manager Dave Roberts, announced a starting lineup in which Kim Hye-sung entered center field No. 8 ahead of a home game against the San Diego Padres in the 2025 Major League Baseball (MLB) at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California on the morning of the 19th (Korea time).
Basically, Roberts does not shake the batting order much. On this day, the framework of the existing best lineup was maintained. Starting with leadoff hitter Shohei Ohtani (designated hitter), Mookie Betts (striker) and Freddie Freeman (first baseman) remain unchanged. The fourth batting order changes occasionally, and Teoscar Hernandez (first baseman) was placed in the fourth position on the day.
After that came Max Muncy (third baseman), Andy Farz (left fielder), Tommy Edman (second baseman), and Kim Hye-sung (center fielder). For the first time in a long time, catcher Dalton Rushing will start the ninth batting order and work with Emmett Sheehan, who will return after Tommy John surgery last year. Sheehan is expected to play a short inning.
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| LA Dodgers Kim Hye-sung is hit on the right elbow by Randy Vazquez's ball against the San Diego Padres on the 5th. Photo = MLB.TV Capture |
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Kim Hye-sung rested on the bench for the third consecutive game since the match against San Francisco on the 15th. This seems to have taken a long break due to the impact of being hit in the right elbow by the opponent's ball in an away game of the San Diego Padres on the 12th.
At the time, she was hit on the elbow guard, but Kim Hye-sung showed signs of shaking with pain. There was also a problem with the batting, and there was also a throwing error. Then, Roberts is restricting Kim Hye-sung from playing after replacing him in the second half of the game.
The San Diego starter Kim Hye-sung will face on this day is Stephen Kolek. Kolek, who has thrown 46 ⅓ innings in eight games this year, has been consistently performing with 3 wins, 2 losses and a 3.50 ERA.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
