Lee Jung-hoo sets new MLB record with 17 consecutive games with a hit

Lee Jung-hoo is on a hitting tear, setting a new record for consecutive games with a hit by a Korean player in Major League Baseball. He extended his streak to 17 games on Tuesday, surpassing previous records held by Choo Shin-soo and Kim Ha-seong.

In the San Francisco Giants' home game against the Washington Nationals, Lee went 2-for-5 with two RBIs, marking his 22nd multi-hit game of the season. His batting average rose to .335, placing him second in MLB behind only Otto Lopez of the Miami Marlins (.341).

Lee has been particularly dominant in his last seven games, hitting .516 with an OPS of 1.144. During Tuesday's game, he hit a double that drove in two runs when his team was trailing 0-3. Despite his offensive performance, the Giants lost the game 3-6, dropping their season record to 27-41.

Meanwhile, fellow Korean player Kim Ha-seong was a late scratch for the second game in a row. His batting average has fallen to .096, impacting his playing time.