Kim Ha-seong of the Atlanta Braves, who had struggled all season with injuries and a slump, finally burst back to life.
He recorded a three-hit game for the first time in a year and showcased a phenomenal defensive play, earning rave reviews from the local broadcasting crew.
First, take a look at this stellar defense.
In the second inning against Washington, he slides to intercept a deep grounder headed up the middle between second and short, and while losing his balance and falling over, he fires an accurate throw to retire the batter-runner.
[Local Broadcasters: What a fantastic defensive play by Kim Ha-seong! Pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver tips his cap in tribute!]
Riding that momentum, Kim also soared on the offensive end.
After ripping a bullet-like single to center field in the third inning, he pulled a sweeper in the fifth to complete a multi-hit game in just two plate appearances.
Following a full-count battle in the eighth where he laced another single to left field, Kim achieved his first three-hit game in 353 days and lifted his season batting average into the 100s.
(Video Editing: Park Jung-sam, Design: Kang Yoon-jung)
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