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Lee Jung-hoo's 26th Multi-Hit Game Puts Him on Cusp of MLB Batting Lead

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee recorded his 26th multi-hit game of the season with two doubles against the Miami Marlins.
  • Lee's performance improved his batting average to .331, placing him just one point behind MLB's current batting leader, Otto Lopez.
  • The Giants lost the game 6-3, but Lee's consistent hitting puts him in contention for the batting title.

Jung Hoo Lee continues to impress in his rookie season with the San Francisco Giants, notching his 26th multi-hit game by hitting two doubles in a recent matchup against the Miami Marlins. Lee, batting fifth and playing right field, went 4-for-2 with two runs scored, boosting his season batting average to .331 (86 hits in 260 at-bats).

His performance has brought him remarkably close to the Major League Baseball batting lead. Currently, Lee trails MLB's top hitter, Otto Lopez of the Marlins, by a mere single point. Lopez's average dipped to .332 after going 1-for-5 in the same game. With the next game scheduled soon, Lee has a strong chance to overtake Lopez and claim the batting title.

He pulled a two-out, bases-empty pitch down the right-field line for a double.

Describing Lee's first double of the game.

Lee's first double came in the top of the second inning, a deep drive to right field off Marlins starter Max Meyer. He later added another double in the eighth inning. Despite his offensive contributions, including scoring a run after his second double, the Giants ultimately fell to the Marlins with a score of 6-3.

The Giants now hold a 31-45 record, remaining in fourth place in the National League West. Meanwhile, fellow Korean player Ha-Seong Kim of the Atlanta Braves made a brief appearance as a defensive replacement in his team's game but did not get an at-bat. The Braves secured a dramatic 4-3 victory with a walk-off home run.

In the eighth inning, with one out and no runners on base, he hit another two-out double.

Describing Lee's second double of the game.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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