[Breaking News] A blockbuster hit! Lee Jung-hoo explodes with his first 'inside-the-park home run' in his MLB debut, shaking up Dodger Stadium

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Lee Jung-hoo (28, San Francisco Giants) hit his first inside-the-park home run since joining Major League Baseball. Although there was an error in the defense by Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, it was recorded as a home run.

On the 15th (Korean time), Lee Jung-hoo started as the leadoff hitter and right fielder in the away game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at the UCLA Field at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, USA, for the '2026 Major League Baseball (MLB)' season.

The scene that surprised everyone came when the team was trailing 0-2. In the bottom of the 5th inning with two outs and a runner on first base, Lee Jung-hoo, stepping up to the plate for the third time, faced a 2-strike count. He attacked the third pitch from Dodgers starting pitcher Emmet Shehan (a 94.8 mph fastball) and hit a sharp ball that rolled down the left-field line.

At that moment, a defensive judgment error by Dodgers left fielder Teoscar Hernandez compounded the situation. Hernandez failed to accurately track the landing point of the ball, letting it roll behind him. In the meantime, Lee Jung-hoo used his signature explosive speed to sprint past first and second base, heading straight for third. There was no stop signal from the San Francisco coaching staff. Lee Jung-hoo charged unimpeded toward home plate and successfully scored with a headfirst slide. This was Lee Jung-hoo's third home run of the season, turning the 0-2 deficit into a 2-2 tie.

The MLB official scorer also recognized Lee Jung-hoo's batting value and base-running ability. Although Hernandez's play involved an error, it was ultimately recorded not as an error but as Lee Jung-hoo's first home run of the season and his first inside-the-park home run in his MLB career.

Immediately after the scene, the San Francisco Giants' official SNS also expressed joy, stating, "Lee Jung-hoo hit his first inside-the-park home run in Major League Baseball."

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