Kim Hye-seong's Multi-Hit Game Not Enough as Dodgers Fall to Rockies
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- LA Dodgers' Kim Hye-seong recorded his second multi-hit game of the season, hitting two doubles and scoring one run.
- Despite Kim's performance, the Dodgers lost to the Colorado Rockies 9-6 in a high-scoring game.
- Shohei Ohtani also had a strong showing with two doubles, bringing his consecutive-game on-base streak to 51, one shy of Choo Shin-soo's Asian record.
The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a 9-6 defeat against the Colorado Rockies, marking their first two-game losing streak of the season. While the team's overall performance was disappointing, there were individual bright spots, including a solid outing from infielder Kim Hye-seong. Kim, batting eighth and playing shortstop, collected his second multi-hit game of the season, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Kim's performance has been a positive development for the Dodgers, as he continues to raise his batting average, now sitting at .308. His ability to consistently get on base and contribute offensively provides valuable depth to the lineup. This game marked his first multi-hit performance since April 7th against the Toronto Blue Jays, indicating a potential return to form.
Meanwhile, teammate Shohei Ohtani continued to make history, extending his on-base streak to 51 consecutive games with two doubles. He is now just one game away from tying the record for consecutive games on base by an Asian player, held by Choo Shin-soo at 52 games. Ohtani's consistent performance underscores his status as one of baseball's elite players, even as the Dodgers look to regroup from their recent losses. The team's current record stands at 15 wins and 6 losses.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.