Lee Jung-hoo Extends Hit Streak to 18 Games in Giants' Wild Comeback Win

San Francisco Giants outfielder Lee Jung-hoo continued his impressive offensive surge, extending his hitting streak to 18 games with a multi-hit performance against the Washington Nationals. Lee started as the cleanup hitter and right fielder, recording two hits in four at-bats, along with a walk, two runs scored, and a stolen base. This marks his 23rd multi-hit game of the season, boosting his batting average to .338 and his OPS to .829. His recent form is exceptional, with a .516 batting average over his last seven games.

Despite striking out in his first at-bat and hitting a ground ball in his second, Lee broke through in the sixth inning with a single to right field. In the eighth inning, he drew a walk and scored. His crucial hit came in the ninth inning with the bases loaded and no outs, a single to left field that loaded the bases for Bryce Eldridge. Eldridge then hit a walk-off grand slam, completing a stunning 11-10 comeback victory for the Giants.

The Giants trailed significantly, down 9-1 by the eighth inning, but staged a remarkable rally. They scored five runs in the eighth and another five in the ninth to secure the improbable win. Lee's consistent hitting has now set a new record for consecutive games with a hit among Korean big leaguers.