Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants recorded a multi-hit game for the first time in seven matches.
On May 9, in a home game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Lee started as the leadoff right fielder and went 2-for-4 at the plate.
After struggling with his batting earlier in May, Lee's two hits marked his 12th multi-hit game of the season. This was his first multi-hit performance since May 1 against the Philadelphia Phillies. His batting average improved from .263 to .270.
In his first at-bat in the opening inning, Lee popped out to right field. However, in the bottom of the third with one out and a runner on first, he connected with a low splitter from Pirates starter Carmen Mlodzinski for a single to right field. Unfortunately, the next batter, Luis Arraez, grounded into a double play, ending the scoring opportunity.
Lee added another hit in the bottom of the fifth. With two outs and no runners on base, he hit a 95.6 mph fastball from Mlodzinski for a single to left field. Again, the following batter failed to drive him home.
In a missed opportunity, Lee batted with the bases loaded and no outs in the bottom of the seventh while the Giants led 3-1. He hit a line drive to the second baseman and was unable to bring in a run. Arraez later delivered a two-run single, extending the Giants' lead.
Lee also contributed defensively, making a notable play in the top of the sixth by chasing down a foul ball from Bryan Reynolds and catching it just in front of the stands.
The Giants defeated the Pirates 5-2, snapping a two-game losing streak. Their season record improved to 15 wins and 23 losses, but they remain at the bottom of the National League West.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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