Ah! Song Sung-moon hit a disappointing fly out in the top of the seventh inning with two outs and runners on first and third, failing to continue his upward momentum from three hits the previous day.

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San Diego Padres infielder Song Sung-moon (30) failed to maintain his three-hit surge from the previous day and remained hitless.

On the 21st (Korean time), Song started at shortstop and batted ninth in the road game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, as part of the 2026 Major League Baseball (MLB) regular season, going hitless in three at-bats.

After today's game, Song's season statistics stand at 45 games played with a .231 batting average (91 at-bats, 21 hits), one home run, 15 RBIs, 16 runs scored, four doubles, 13 walks, 17 strikeouts, and 11 stolen bases (two failed attempts). His on-base percentage is .327, slugging percentage is .308, and OPS (on-base plus slugging) is .635.

The day before, Song entered the game in the eighth inning during a road matchup against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, recording three hits, two RBIs, and two runs scored in three at-bats. This was the first time since his debut in the major leagues this season that he achieved three hits in a single game. However, he failed to produce a hit just one day later.

San Diego's starting lineup for today's game featured Fernando Tatis Jr. (right fielder), Jackson Merrill (center fielder), Manny Machado (third baseman), Ty France (first baseman), Gavin Sheets (left fielder), Xander Bogaerts (designated hitter), Jake Cronenworth (second baseman), Freddy Fermin (catcher), and Song Sung-moon (shortstop). J.P. Sears was the starting pitcher.

In response, Atlanta's lineup included Drake Baldwin (designated hitter), Adaelis Alvis (second baseman), Matt Olson (first baseman), Austin Riley (third baseman), Michael Harris (center fielder), Duvon Mauricio (left fielder), Joey Bart (catcher), Jim Jarvis (shortstop), and Eli White (right fielder). Bryce Elder was the starting pitcher.

In the top of the third inning with one out and no runners on base, Song entered his first at-bat. He attempted a bunt on the first pitch but failed, resulting in a swing-and-miss. He then took two balls on the second and third pitches, fouling off both attempts. However, he ultimately swung and missed at a low-changeup on the sixth pitch.

In the top of the fifth inning with one out and a runner on first base, Song stepped up to bat for the second time. The first pitch was a strike. He then attacked the second pitch but was retired via a double play by the second baseman, leaving him disappointed.

His third at-bat also came with runners on base. In the top of the seventh inning with two outs and runners on first and third, Song faced the pitcher. The first pitch was a strike, followed by a ball on the second pitch. He made contact on the third pitch but flew out to center field, hanging his head in disappointment. Although he failed to get a hit, he displayed stable defensive performance by cleanly handling ground balls without committing any errors.

Meanwhile, Atlanta held off San Diego's comeback attempts and secured a 3-2 victory after nine innings. San Diego, unable to continue its winning momentum from the previous day, finished with 49 wins and 51 losses, placing third in the National League West Division. In contrast, Atlanta achieved a two-game winning streak, improving to 58 wins and 41 losses while maintaining first place in the National League East Division.

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