SF Giants' Lee Jung-hoo Misses Second Straight Game Following Elbow Hit by Pitch

San Francisco Giants outfielder Lee Jung-hoo missed his second consecutive game due to the aftermath of being hit by a pitch on his right elbow.

Lee did not play in the home game against the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2026 Major League Baseball (MLB) season held at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California, today.

This marks his second straight game on the bench, following yesterday's game against the Los Angeles Angels.

On the 26th, Lee put on a stellar performance in a home game against the Angels, going 3-for-3 with two hits (including one home run), one run scored, and three RBIs.

However, in the bottom of the seventh inning, he was hit on the right elbow by an opposing pitcher's delivery and was subsequently substituted out ahead of defense in the top of the eighth inning.

San Francisco manager Tony Vitello told reporters ahead of the game against Milwaukee, "We hope he will be able to play in the next game."

This season, Lee has appeared in 96 games, posting a batting average of .302 (109 hits in 361 at-bats) with 6 home runs, 37 RBIs, 6 stolen bases, and an OPS (on-base plus slugging) of .771.

Having once climbed as high as second in overall MLB batting averages, Lee currently ranks sixth.

In this game, San Francisco took the lead in the bottom of the third inning on an RBI single to right field by Luis Arraez, and Grant McCray hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the fourth to secure a 3-0 victory.

San Francisco holds a record of 45 wins and 61 losses with a winning percentage of .425, placing them fourth in the National League West division.

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