A dizzying memory of dune → AL East Dongbu transfer → Green Monster hit multiple two-run shots, I didn't expect to meet you like this
Jul 11, 2025
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A home game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park on May 13.
Kim Ha-sung, who played as the ninth shortstop, entered the batter's box for the second time in the bottom of the fourth inning with one out and runners on the first and second bases with a 2-0 lead. The Dodgers starter was then right-hander Walker Buehler. At ball count 1B, Buehler's second 94,4-mile fastball flew toward his body. Kim Ha-sung, who was in a batting position, couldn't avoid it, and the ball hit the left wrist holding the bat.
Kim Ha-sung, who left the bat intact, wrapped his left wrist with his right hand and left the batter's box and suffered for a long time. At that time, San Diego manager Bob Melvin and trainer ran out to check Kim Ha-sung's condition. Kim Ha-sung, who endured the pain for about two minutes, was not replaced immediately and went to first base.
Walker, who was on the verge of loading the bases with one out, was replaced by Ryan Yarbrough, and Kim Ha-sung was forced out of the second base when Luis Arraez grounded out to first base. San Diego added a point to widen the gap to 3-0.
However, Kim Ha-sung was replaced by Tyler Wade during the defense in the top of the fifth inning. After the game, Kim Ha-sung "It was swollen, but the pain went away more than the first time." I'll see if I can run tomorrow." Fortunately, there were no structural damages such as bones or ligaments the next day, and he started in a home game against the Colorado Rockies and continued his normal performance with three hits and no walks in one at-bats.
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After declaring FA, Kim Ha-sung signed a two-year, $29 million contract with Tampa Bay earlier this year and moved to the east. Walker's behavior was similar. He took the mound in 16 games due to injury that year and became an FA with a poor performance of 1-6 and a 5.38 ERA. However, the Dodgers did not catch Buehler, who was considered the next ace, and he signed a one-year, $21.05 million contract with the Boston Red Sox to build a new nest. Like Kim Ha-sung, he moved from the west to the east.
The two players played a pitching and hitting match again at Fenway Park on the 11th for the first time in a year and two months. Kim Ha-sung, who will remember the dizzying moment, pulled Buehler's 92.2-mile fastball well in his first at-bat in the top of the second inning, but was grounded out to shortstop.
However, after trailing 0-1 in the fourth inning, he pulled a slider in the middle of 88.9 miles in the sixth pitch and crossed the left fence. The ball, which flew at a launch angle of 21 degrees and a batting speed of 106.4 miles (171.2 kilometers), fell as if resting on the stands above Green Monster. He stole his first home run from Buehler, who gave him a dizzying memory after wearing a Tampa Bay uniform with a distance of 389 feet (118.6 meters).
In particular, Fenway Park is where Kim Ha-sung was strong. Until the previous day, he had a career batting average of 0.364 (4 hits in 11 at-bats) with one RBI and one run scored and an OPS of 0.871. He reported his first home run at Fenway Park on the same day. Boston is a powerhouse in the AL East and is a rival to Tampa Bay. meet a lot of people.
He started as the fifth shortstop and recorded one hit, two RBIs and one run in four at-bats, including his first home run of the season. However, Tampa Bay suffered a come-from-behind loss of 3-4 in the bottom of the seventh inning when second pitcher Brian Baker gave up two hits and two walks and allowed three runs.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
