Kim Ha-seong Extends Hitless Streak to 6 Games, Batting Average Drops to 0.116

The late-season slump continues for Kim Ha-seong (30), who is in his sixth year in Major League Baseball (MLB).

Playing for the Atlanta Braves, Kim went hitless in three at-bats during a home game against the Cincinnati Reds held at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, on the 23rd.

Having failed to record a hit in six consecutive games, Kim's batting average further dropped to 0.116 (14 hits in 121 at-bats).

Starting as the ninth-batter and shortstop, Kim attempted a surprise bunt in his first plate appearance in the bottom of the third inning, but was called out on a grounder to the pitcher.

In the bottom of the sixth, Kim was retired on a flyout to right field, and in the bottom of the eighth, he went down on a foul popup to the first baseman, failing to hit solidly all game.

Atlanta, which secured a postseason berth as the National League East division leader, lost 0-4 to the Cincinnati Reds, who sit at the bottom of the Central division.

Meanwhile, Atlanta faced a major blow when star player Ronald Acuña Jr. collapsed after being hit on the left shin by a foul ball during the bottom of the third inning.

Acuña managed to stand up with the help of a trainer, but limped off the field and was substituted for a pinch hitter, raising concerns ahead of the fall postseason.

(Photo: AP, Yonhap News)
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