With a 'dramatic survival,' Kim Hye-seong's lightning speed led to a 'storm of two runs'! Contributing to a thrilling LAD comeback victory with a hit and a tying run.

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Kim Hye-seong, the LA Dodgers utility player who dramatically managed to stay in the big leagues, scored two crucial runs using his speed and a hit. The Dodgers secured a thrilling comeback victory.

On the 26th (Korean time), the Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-3 in a comeback win during their 2026 Major League Baseball (MLB) regular season home game at the UCLA Field at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, USA.

The Dodgers started with right-handed pitcher Emmet Shehan. The batting order was Shohei Ohtani (designated hitter), Mookie Betts (shortstop), Freddie Freeman (first baseman), Andy Paredes (center fielder), Kyle Tucker (right fielder), Teoscar Hernandez (left fielder), Will Smith (catcher), Kim Hye-seong (second baseman), and Kike Hernandez (third baseman).

Facing the Dodgers, the Colorado Rockies started with right-handed pitcher Tanner Gordon. Their starting lineup consisted of Jake McCarthy (center fielder), Hunter Goodman (catcher), T.J. Rumfield (first baseman), Tyler Freeman (right fielder), Troy Johnston (left fielder), Will Castro (second baseman), Ezekiel Tovar (shortstop), Sterling Thompson (designated hitter), and Kyle Caruso (third baseman).

The Dodgers saw Kike Hernandez return from elbow surgery. In his place, the Dodgers designated Santiago Espinal for assignment (DFA). Meanwhile, Kim Hye-seong, who had been rumored to be demoted to the minor leagues, dramatically remained on the big league roster. He immediately seized the opportunity to start in the lineup that day, proving his worth.

Kim Hye-seong recorded 1 hit in 3 at-bats, 1 walk, and 2 runs scored in the game. After this game, his season stats stand at 41 games played, a .257 batting average (113 at-bats, 29 hits), 1 home run, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 10 RBIs, 15 runs scored, 12 walks, 30 strikeouts, 5 stolen bases (1 failed), a .325 on-base percentage, a .327 slugging percentage, and an OPS (on-base plus slugging) of 0.652.

Kim Hye-seong proved his worth from his first at-bat. In the bottom of the 3rd inning with the score tied 0-0, Kim Hye-seong, leading off the first at-bat, targeted the second slider from Gordon and hit a clean ground ball single to right field. The next batter was Kike Hernandez, making his return to the lineup. Fans packed into Dodger Stadium rose to their feet in applause. In response, Kike hit a two-run double down the left-field line, bringing Kim Hye-seong home. Of course, Kim Hye-seong's speed made it an easy run to score.

Kim Hye-seong faced his second at-bat in the bottom of the 4th inning with the Dodgers trailing 1-2, two outs, and runners on second and third. After recording a foul ball on the fifth pitch with a 2-2 count, Kim Hye-seong attempted to hit the sixth pitch, a changeup, but was retired on a ground ball to second base, leaving him disappointed. Kim Hye-seong then stepped up to the plate for his third at-bat in the bottom of the 7th inning with the Dodgers trailing 1-3, no outs, and a runner on first base.

Kim Hye-seong drew a straight fastball walk to reach base. When Rohas was hit by a pitch, Kim Hye-seong advanced to second base. With Ohtani hitting a ground ball to second base, the runner on third, Smith, scored. On the next at-bat, Betts hit a sacrifice fly to left field, and Kim Hye-seong tagged up and crossed home plate. This was the moment Kim Hye-seong tied the game at 3-3. Ultimately, the Dodgers tied the game and then took the lead with Freeman's two-run single to right field and Paredes' two-run hit to center field, winning 5-3. Kim Hye-seong hit the second pitch in the 8th inning with two outs and no runners on base but was retired on a ground ball to second base.

Ultimately, the Dodgers secured a 5-3 comeback victory after scoring four runs in the 7th inning. With this win, the Dodgers improved their season record to 34 wins and 20 losses, taking sole first place in the National League West Division. Meanwhile, the Colorado Rockies remained in fifth place in the same division with a record of 20 wins and 35 losses. The gap between the two teams is now 14.5 games.

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