MLB.com Spotlights Lee Jung-hoo's 'Super Catch'

While right-hander Logan Webb, who pitched 8 innings of one-run (unearned) ball, was the star of the San Francisco Giants' 5-1 victory in the Major League Baseball (MLB) game on June 15 (KST), he was not the only one to shine.

Webb proved he is the ace of the San Francisco rotation with his second consecutive outing of 8 innings and just one run allowed.

'Hit machine' Lee Jung-hoo was the 'scene-stealer' of the game, resuming his hitting streak after three games with a multi-hit performance and backing Webb's stellar pitching with a super catch that needs no explanation.

MLB.com highlighted Lee's defensive gem, stating, "Lee Jung-hoo's defensive play helped Webb pitch 8 innings for the second straight start."

With a 4-0 lead in the 8th inning, Webb allowed two hits to the Chicago Cubs lineup, resulting in one run.

With two outs and a runner on second, left-handed batter Michael Busch stepped up to the plate.

Busch pulled Webb's first-pitch fastball, which drifted over the middle of the plate, sending a long drive toward the right-field line.

Right fielder Lee Jung-hoo sprinted toward the line, chasing the ball like a bolt of lightning.

After tracking down the ball, which traveled 96 meters at a speed of 153 km/h, Lee fully extended his left arm to secure it in his glove, holding onto the ball even as he collided with the fence.

Webb raised his arms in celebration, paying tribute to Lee.

Thanks to Lee's incredible running catch, Webb was able to finish the 8th inning without further damage before leaving the mound.

San Francisco manager Bob Melvin told MLB.com, "Webb was outstanding," adding, "Lee put an exclamation point on it," praising Lee's decisive defensive play as the finishing touch to Webb's strong performance.

Webb credited Lee, saying, "Manager Melvin's decision to keep me on the mound could have turned out terrible. Fortunately, Lee made the catch, and I was happy to finish the inning."

Lee remarked, "I knew Webb really wanted to finish the inning himself. Watching him, I really wanted to help him, so I went for the ball."

MLB.com highly praised Lee's hustle, noting, "Lee admitted that he sometimes 'flinches' when playing near the fence, as his 2024 rookie season was cut short after he injured his left shoulder colliding with the wall. However, driven by the desire to help Webb, he shook off his anxiety and chased the ball without fear."

(Photo: AP, Yonhap News)
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