"Lee Jung-hoo is a defensive master" — more applause for a foul fly than a multi-hit game! San Francisco defeats Pittsburgh 5-2 [SF Review]

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Lee Jung-hoo (28, San Francisco Giants) showed a relaxed

On the 9th (Korean time), Lee Jung-hoo started at leadoff hitter and right fielder in the home game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California, USA, recording 2 hits in 4 at-bats. As a result, Lee Jung-hoo's regular-season batting average rose from 0.263 to 0.270, and his OPS (on-base percentage plus slugging percentage) also increased slightly from 0.693 to 0.703.

San Francisco secured a 5-2 victory over Pittsburgh, thanks to a strong performance by starting pitcher Rob Ray, who pitched six innings allowing four hits (one home run), four walks, and seven strikeouts while giving up only one run. The Giants' lineup also delivered 12 hits, including both long and short hits. With the win, San Francisco's record improved to 15 wins and 23 losses, but they remained in last place (fifth) in the National League West Division. Pittsburgh, with 21 wins and 18 losses, stayed in fourth place in the National League Central Division.

Facing right-handed pitcher Carmen Murguia, Lee Jung-hoo grounded out to right field in his first at-bat in the bottom of the first inning. In the bottom of the third inning with one out and a runner on first, he lifted a low splitter for a hit to left field. In the bottom of the fifth with two outs, he drove a high fastball for a hit to left field, completing his multi-hit game.

However, the moment Lee Jung-hoo received the most applause on this day came not at the plate but in the field. In the top of the sixth inning, a ball hit by Brian Reynolds headed toward the foul territory netting near first base.

Although the distance was somewhat far for Lee Jung-hoo, he did not miss the ball, chasing it to the end and stretching his arm fully to make the catch. Despite the difficult play, he returned to his position as if nothing had happened, prompting San Francisco fans to applaud without hesitation.

Impressed by this play, MLB.com, the official website of Major League Baseball, created and posted a short video. The San Francisco Giants went a step further by sharing the video on their official social media, stating, "Lee Jung-hoo makes defensive plays that look very easy to others," and wrote in Hangul, "Lee Jung-hoo defensive master." The video received more likes than the post announcing the victory, once again highlighting Lee Jung-hoo's popularity.

Meanwhile, Rafael Devers contributed to the team's victory with a rare home run, recording two hits, one RBI, and two runs scored in four at-bats. Willie Adams and Elliott Ramos also led the lineup with multi-hit games.

In the top of the second inning, Pittsburgh's Marcel Ozuna hit a solo home run to left field. In response, Devers hit a one-run home run to center field in the bottom of the second. Ramos then delivered a two-out, two-run single to center field in the bottom of the fourth, with runners on first and second, giving San Francisco a 2-1 lead.

San Francisco sealed the game with a big three-run inning in the bottom of the seventh. Adams started with a hit to center field, and Ramos followed with a double to right field, creating scoring opportunities. Drew Gilbert then hit a sacrifice fly to left field, extending the lead.

After Jesus Rodriguez reached base on a hit-by-pitch, Luis Aráez hit a two-run single to left field, making the score 5-1. Pittsburgh managed to score only one run in the top of the ninth inning, ultimately handing the victory to San Francisco.

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