MLB's Lee Jung-hoo Extends Hitting Streak to 5 Games, Defends .300 Batting Average

Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants has extended his hitting streak to five games while keeping his batting average above the .300 mark.

Starting as the number two hitter and right fielder in an away game against the Texas Rangers in the 2026 Major League Baseball (MLB) season held at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on August 6 (Korean time), Lee recorded one hit in five at-bats.

With this performance, Lee continued his hitting streak, which began in the game against the San Diego Padres on August 2.

His season batting average dipped slightly from 0.305 to 0.303, with 121 hits in 399 at-bats.

After grounding out to shortstop in his first plate appearance in the top of the first inning, Lee squared up a 142.2 km/h (88.4 mph) four-seam fastball from opposing starter Cody Bradford with one out in the top of the third, but his bid was thwarted by center fielder Evan Carter's sliding catch.

In the top of the fifth inning with one out and a runner on first while trailing 0-4, Lee faced Bradford again and lined a 129.7 km/h (80.6 mph) inside changeup into right field for a single.

However, he did not come around to score as subsequent hitters failed to drive him in.

Lee flew out to the third baseman in foul territory in the top of the seventh and wrapped up his game by grounding out to the pitcher in his final plate appearance in the top of the ninth.

On this day, the Giants managed eight hits but failed to score, losing 0-6.

With a record of 48 wins and 67 losses and a winning percentage of 0.417, they remained in fourth place in the National League West.


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