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Lee Jung-hoo (San Francisco Giants) proved his class in front of home fans and delivered a valuable lead for his team.

On the 8th (Korea time), Lee Jung-hoo started as the second hitter and right fielder against the Detroit Tigers at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California, USA.

In the bottom of the first inning, Lee Jung-hoo drew a walk. In the bottom of the second inning, with two outs and bases loaded while the score was tied 2-2, he faced his second plate appearance.

Facing opposing right-handed pitcher Xavier Montero, Lee Jung-hoo connected on the third pitch—a 95.6 mph (approximately 153.8 km/h) four-seam fastball with a 1-1 count—and hit a two-run single to center field. The exit velocity of the ball was an impressive 103.9 mph (approximately 167.2 km/h).

Thanks to this hit, Drew Gilbert from third base and Osleivis Basabe from second base both crossed home plate, extending Lee Jung-hoo’s streak of six consecutive hits. At the same time, Lee Jung-hoo’s season batting average rose from 0.303 to 0.305.

Thanks to Lee Jung-hoo’s decisive two-run single, San Francisco took a 4-2 lead.

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