'With' Lee Jung-hoo 'Home Run → Multi-hit → Multi-on-base' LAD series: Lee Jung-hoo explodes with excellent batting form throughout the three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers! Kim Ha-seong of ATL secures playoff berth for the fall season!

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San Francisco Giants outfielder Lee Jung-hoo (28) hit a hit in three consecutive games, showcasing excellent batting form. Meanwhile, Atlanta Braves' Kim Ha-seong remained silent with five consecutive scoreless hits. However, Kim Ha-seong shared the joy of his teammates as Atlanta secured the division title for the first time in three years.

On the 21st (Korean time), Lee Jung-hoo started at second spot in the batting order and played right fielder in the away game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, USA, part of the 2026 MLB regular season. He recorded one hit in two at-bats with one walk before being substituted for defensive purposes and ending his game midway.

After this game, Lee Jung-hoo's season statistics stand at: 143 games played, batting average .276 (539 at-bats, 149 hits), 10 home runs, 57 RBIs, 65 runs scored, 31 doubles, 4 triples, 29 walks, 57 strikeouts, 12 stolen bases (1 failed attempt), on-base percentage .320, slugging percentage .404, and OPS (on-base + slugging) of 0.724.

Lee Jung-hoo performed very well during the three-game series against the Dodgers. On the 19th, he recorded one hit in four at-bats (one home run), one RBI, and one run scored against the Dodgers. Then on the 20th, he started as the fourth batter and right fielder, contributing two hits in four at-bats with one double and one RBI. Today, he added another multi-on-base game, proving his presence throughout the three-game series.

Today, San Francisco set its starting lineup as follows: Jonathan Cox (second baseman), Lee Jung-hoo (right fielder), Victor Berriquito (designated hitter), Andrew Kizner (catcher), Brett Harris (first baseman), Scott Bandura (left fielder), Shay Whitcomb (third baseman), Grant McCray (center fielder), and Christian Coes (shortstop). The starting pitcher was Matt Wilkinson.

In response, the Dodgers set their starting lineup as follows: Mookie Betts (shortstop), Tommy Edman (center fielder), Teoscar Hernandez (right fielder), Freddie Freeman (first baseman), Miguel Rojas (second baseman), Max Muncy (third baseman), Jose De Paula (designated hitter), Kike Hernandez (left fielder), and Hunter Pederson (catcher). The starting pitcher was Jack Drayer.

Lee Jung-hoo stepped up to the plate for his first at-bat in the top of the first inning with no outs and a runner on first base. While Lee Jung-hoo was at bat, the opposing runner Cox took advantage of a fielding error by the catcher and advanced to second base. Cox then successfully stole third base. However, after a full-count battle, Lee Jung-hoo swung at the sixth pitch but popped out to the shortstop, lowering his head in disappointment.

Lee Jung-hoo came up to bat for the second time in the top of the third inning with one out and no runners on base. Taking advantage of shaky control by opposing starter Drayer, Lee Jung-hoo drew a straight walk to reach base. However, subsequent batter Berriquito failed to score after a 10-pitch at-bat that ended with a pop fly to the shortstop.

Continuing, Lee Jung-hoo faced his third at-bat in the top of the sixth inning with no outs and no runners on base while San Francisco trailed 0-3. With a 2-2 count, Lee Jung-hoo hit the eighth pitch cleanly for a line drive single to left field. This hit allowed Lee Jung-hoo to achieve three consecutive hits and secure multi-on-base status. However, the next two batters struck out consecutively, failing to score any runs.

Before the bottom of the seventh inning defense, Lee Jung-hoo was substituted for Drew Gilbert, ending his game for the day. Despite Lee Jung-hoo's multi-on-base performance, San Francisco could not overcome the Dodgers' pitching and lost 1-3, suffering a sweep in the series. San Francisco finished with 64 wins and 92 losses, placing fourth in the National League West Division. Meanwhile, the Dodgers achieved four consecutive victories, finishing with 96 wins and 60 losses, securing first place in the National League West Division, nine games ahead of second-place San Diego Padres.

Meanwhile, Kim Ha-seong started as the ninth batter and shortstop in an away game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, USA. He went hitless in four at-bats with two strikeouts. Kim Ha-seong has not recorded a hit in his last five consecutive games. Nevertheless, Atlanta defeated Houston 4-2, securing first place in the National League East Division for the first time in three years and clinching their playoff ticket.

As a result, the National League division champions were confirmed: Atlanta (East), Milwaukee Brewers (Central), and Los Angeles Dodgers (West). In the American League (AL), the Boston Red Sox secured a wild card berth for the postseason. Along with the Tampa Bay Rays (first place in East Division) and New York Yankees (second place in East Division and first wild card), all three teams from the East Division successfully qualified for the postseason.

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