Struggling Kim Ha-seong, Song Sung-moon sit out MLB games

Korean Major League Baseball players Kim Ha-seong of the Atlanta Braves and Song Sung-moon of the San Diego Padres were absent from their teams' starting lineups on Saturday, June 15. Both players have been struggling offensively this season.

Kim Ha-seong, who had not recorded a hit in his previous game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 7, started the first two games of the Braves' series against the New York Mets but went hitless in both. His season statistics reflect his difficulties, with a batting average of .089 (5 hits in 56 at-bats), 3 RBIs, and 4 runs scored. He has yet to hit a home run or any extra-base hits.

Despite Kim Ha-seong's absence, the Atlanta Braves lost to the New York Mets 8-1. The Braves, however, maintained their lead in the National League East division with a 46-25 record.

Meanwhile, Song Sung-moon's streak of consecutive games with a hit ended at three after he went hitless in two at-bats as a pinch hitter against the Baltimore Orioles the previous day. He did not play in the Padres' 5-2 victory over the Mets on Saturday. Song Sung-moon, in his debut season in the majors, has a .190 batting average (8 hits in 42 at-bats) with 4 RBIs and 5 runs scored in 23 games.

The San Diego Padres secured a 5-2 win, improving their record to 37-33 and holding onto second place in the National League West division.