'Three-hit explosion' suits Kim Hye-seong well, not AAA. '2 RBI + 1 run + 1 stolen base' in full swing... Bae Ji-hwan also delivers multi-hit + 2 runs 'fierce'

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Korean major leaguers aiming to return to the U.S. professional baseball Major League Baseball (MLB) have been performing well in Triple-A. Kim Hye-seong of the LA Dodgers completed a three-hit game, and Bae Ji-hwan of the New York Mets also delivered a multi-hit performance.

Kim Hye-seong, who plays for the Oklahoma City Comets, the Triple-A affiliate of the LA Dodgers, started at shortstop and batted eighth in the 2026 minor league home game against the Round Rock Express (Texas Rangers affiliate) at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on the 8th (Korean time). He went 4-for-3 with 2 RBI, 1 run, and 1 stolen base, showing great form.

Kim Hye-seong had been hitless in 4 at-bats in the previous day's game (7th), ending his consecutive on-base streak at 5 games. However, he regained his hot hitting form in just one day.

This was Kim Hye-seong's first time recording three or more hits in a Triple-A game since March 29 (5 hits), about 70 days ago. Kim Hye-seong's Triple-A season batting average has risen to 0.296 (54 at-bats, 16 hits). A .300 average is now within reach.

Kim Hye-seong led off the bottom of the second inning with a single to left field. He then successfully stole his first base of the season and scored when Jack Ehhardt followed with a hit. In the bottom of the fourth, he led off again and recorded a single to left field, completing his multi-hit game early.

Kim Hye-seong's performance continued. In the bottom of the seventh, with the team trailing 5-3 by two runs, he stepped up as the hero with two outs and runners on second and third. Kim Hye-seong hit a two-run double to left-center field, sealing a 7-3 victory.

Kim Hye-seong is sweating it out in Triple-A to return to the big leagues. After being called up to the major leagues on April 6 and then demoted again on the 30th of last month, Kim Hye-seong put on a strong display of power on this day.

Meanwhile, Bae Ji-hwan of the Syracuse Mets, the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets, also showed excellent performance.

Bae Ji-hwan started at right field and batted second in the home game against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (New York Yankees affiliate) at NBT Bank Stadium in Syracuse, New York, on the same day. He went 3-for-2 with 1 walk and 2 runs, contributing to the team's 4-3 victory.

Bae Ji-hwan, who hit his third home run of the Triple-A season the previous day, completed a three-on-base game with a multi-hit performance on this day as well, showcasing his excellent hitting form. Bae Ji-hwan's Triple-A season batting average has already risen to 0.281 (185 at-bats, 52 hits).

Bae Ji-hwan led off the bottom of the sixth inning with a double to center field and scored when Matt Ludick hit a sacrifice fly. In the bottom of the eighth, with one out and no runners on base, he hit a single to left field. When Francisco Alvarez hit a single, Bae Ji-hwan advanced to third base and scored on Ryan Clifford's squeeze bunt, achieving his second run of the day. Bae Ji-hwan is currently recording a Triple-A batting average of 0.281, with 3 home runs, 19 RBI, and 20 stolen bases.

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