As expected, Lee Jeong-hoo! Following his powerful hit the previous day (15th), he delivered another impressive long hit, contributing to a multi-base hit and a run scored, yet the San Francisco Giants suffered a shocking four-game losing streak.

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San Francisco Giants' Lee Jung-hoo (28) showcased his hitting prowess with back-to-back extra-base hits. However, the San Francisco Giants failed to muster any significant offensive power and fell into a four-game losing streak.

Lee Jung-hoo, playing as the sixth hitter and right fielder, started in the 2026 MLB regular season away game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, on the 16th (Korean time), recording one hit, one walk, and one run in three at-bats.

Lee Jung-hoo hit a two-run home run (his first of the season) on the 11th, achieving a multi-hit game. He followed that with a 2-for-4 performance on the 12th, recording multi-hit games in two consecutive contests and raising his season batting average to .200. After going 0-for-4 on the 13th, Lee took a day off on the 14th and then went 2-for-4 against Cincinnati on the 15th, adding a double to secure back-to-back extra-base hits. Over his last five games, Lee has recorded multi-hit games in four of them.

Lee Jeong-hoo's performance for the season after today's game includes 18 games played, a batting average of 0.213 (13 hits in 61 at-bats), 1 home run, 6 doubles, 7 RBIs, 5 runs scored, 6 walks, 10 strikeouts, an on-base percentage of 0.275, a slugging percentage of 0.361, and an OPS (on-base plus slugging) of 0.636.

San Francisco started with Tyler Mahle on the mound. The batting order consisted of Willy Adames (shortstop), Luis Arraez (second baseman), Kyle Schmidt (designated hitter), Rafah Devers (first baseman), Matt Chapman (third baseman), Lee Jung-hoo (outfielder), Daniel Susac (catcher), Will Brennan (left fielder), and Drew Gilbert (center fielder).

Cincinnati started with Retta Loder on the mound. The starting lineup was arranged as follows: T.J. Friedle (center field), Matt McClain (second base), Eli De La Cruz (shortstop), Sal Stewart (first base), Euv Jennie Suarez (designated hitter), Spencer Steer (left field), Race Hines (right field), Tyler Stevenson (catcher), and Kevrian Hayes (third base).

Lee Jung-hoo's keen eye shone from his first at-bat. In the bottom of the second inning, with San Francisco trailing 0-4, one out, and a runner on first, Lee drew three consecutive balls before taking a strike. He then drew a fourth ball to reach base on a walk. Later, when Su-suk hit a two-run double down the left-field line in his next at-bat, Lee used his speed to circle the bases, scoring at home plate.

In the fourth and seventh innings, he suffered bad luck with well-hit balls going directly into fielders. In the fourth, when his team trailed 2-7, he hit the fifth pitch with a favorable 3-1 count but was retired on a fly ball to right field. Later, in the seventh, with San Francisco trailing 2-8, he attempted to hit with one out and a runner on first but was called out on a fly ball to center field. Lee Jung-hoo maintained his focus by shifting his defensive position from right field to center field in the bottom of the seventh.

Lee Jung-hoo finally hit a extra-base hit in his final at-bat. Leading off the bottom of the ninth inning, Lee Jung-hoo skillfully connected with the third pitch, a low curveball from Cincinnati reliever Pierce Johnson. The ball soared and dropped squarely in the gap between right and center field. Seizing the opportunity, Lee sprinted to second base and was safe. This marked Lee's sixth double of the season, following up on his double the previous day with back-to-back extra-base hits in consecutive games. Lee then advanced to third base via a tag-up, creating a scoring opportunity. However, the subsequent batters failed to deliver, and no additional runs were scored.

Despite Lee Jung-hoo's valiant efforts, the San Francisco Giants suffered a 3-8 defeat. The collapse was painful after starter Malley allowed four home runs over four innings, giving up eight runs on eight hits and five walks while striking out six. The Giants, now 6-12 and on a four-game losing streak, sit in a tie for fourth place in the National League West with the Colorado Rockies.

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