Multi-Hit Game Ends Slump: Lee Jung-hoo Shines in All Facets

After a two-game silence following the end of his 18-game hitting streak, Lee Jung-hoo has started running again.

With a multi-hit performance, his trademark speed, and spectacular defense, he led his team to a victory that snapped their losing streak.

Lee first set the tone with his bat.

In the third inning, he hit a single to left field, marking his first hit in three games. In the fifth, he recorded a multi-hit game with a lucky single that sailed just over the third baseman's head.

Later, during a bloop single by Gilbert, Lee took advantage of the Chicago fielders' confusion, sprinting from first base past third and all the way home to score the opening run.

Lee also delivered a decisive performance on defense.

In the sixth inning, he sprinted to catch a shallow fly ball. Then, in the eighth, he chased down a blistering line drive that looked destined to hit the wall, making the catch while colliding with the fence to earn a round of applause.

MLB.com highlighted Lee's defensive play, noting, "Lee, who saw his season end two years ago after crashing into a wall while making a defensive play, chased down the ball without fear."

(Video Editing: Park Jung-sam, Design: Seo Seung-hyun)
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