'5G 4 RBI' problem solver Song Sung-moon revives, recording 2 hits and 1 RBI in 5 at-bats at Triple-A... batting average rises to 0.291

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Song Sung-moon (30), who is seeking opportunities in the minor leagues with the goal of returning to the major leagues, is improving his batting form.

Song Sung-moon, who plays for the El Paso Chihuahuas, the Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, started at third base and batted second in the game against the Albuquerque Isotopes (affiliate of the Colorado Rockies) held at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on the 30th (Korean time). He recorded 2 hits, 1 RBI, and 2 runs in 5 at-bats.

As a result, Song Sung-moon's batting average rose from 0.284 to 0.291. His on-base percentage and slugging percentage also increased from 0.356 and 0.309 to 0.358 and 0.326, respectively. His OPS (on-base percentage plus slugging percentage) reached 0.684.

Song Sung-moon, who had been called up to the major leagues through a special additional roster regulation for the Mexico City series, appeared as a pinch runner in the 8th inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks on the 27th but returned to the minor leagues the following day.

Song Sung-moon, who failed to even get a chance at the plate in the major leagues and returned to Triple-A, recorded 1 hit, 1 RBI, and 1 run in 6 at-bats the previous day, and today displayed even sharper batting form.

In the top of the 1st inning with one out and no runners on base, Song Sung-moon stepped up to the plate. Facing Parker Mushinsky's 90.8 mph (146.1 km/h) four-seam fastball on a 2-1 count, he drove the ball toward his body and hit a single to right field. He then scored on a home run by Samad Taylor.

In the top of the 2nd inning with one out and a runner on first base, Song Sung-moon stepped up to the plate again and hit a 1-RBI double to left-center field off reliever Gabriel Hughes' 79.2 mph (127.5 km/h) curveball. This was Song Sung-moon's third meaningful double of the season, as he has yet to hit a home run in the minor leagues. It was also his fourth RBI in his last five games and his 14th RBI of the season.

It is encouraging that he is showing an even more formidable presence in scoring position. Song Sung-moon is standing out with a batting average of 0.367 (11 hits in 30 at-bats), 13 RBIs, an on-base percentage of 0.424, a slugging percentage of 0.400, and an OPS of 0.824 in scoring position.

There were also disappointments. He struck out in the 4th inning and grounded out in the 6th inning, both times targeting four-seam fastballs that were outside the strike zone. Although Song Sung-moon has displayed excellent eye baseball in the KBO League over the past two years, it can be said that he has not yet been able to properly identify the strike zone against minor league pitchers.

In the 8th inning, he hit a 101 mph (162.5 km/h) four-seam fastball, generating a 157.6 km/h exit velocity, but the ball was caught by the left fielder's glove, leaving a sense of regret.

With Song Sung-moon's performance, the team secured a 7-6 victory.

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