"Forget the 6 Consecutive Strikeouts" Kim Hyesung Rebounds with Multi-Hit... Predicts Recovery from July Slump

[Financial News]  Kim Hyesung (26), who is active in the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States, broke his silence and recorded a multi-hit for the first time in two weeks, signaling a rebound. Having shaken off his recent slump and announced a new beginning, Kim Hyesung has reemerged as a hope for the Dodgers. Although the Dodgers lost 2-4 in an away game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on the 27th (Korean time), Kim Hyesung's revival was the brightest moment of the game.
Starting as the 9th batter and second baseman, Kim Hyesung recorded 2 hits in 3 at-bats and 1 strikeout, clearly showing his presence. His batting average jumped from 0.303 to 0.311 from the previous day. In particular, Kim Hyesung had left a disappointing record of 6 consecutive strikeouts, including 4 strikeouts in 4 at-bats in the previous day's game against Boston. However, he did not despair and succeeded in rebounding with a multi-hit, showing the true spirit of a competitor. It was the first time in two weeks since he hit 3 hits in 4 at-bats against the San Francisco Giants on the 12th that Kim Hyesung had more than 2 hits in a game. As a result, his July batting average also rose from 0.176 to 0.208 from the previous day.
Kim Hyesung confidently pulled a 153 km/h four-seam fastball from Boston's starting pitcher Garrett Crochet for a right-field hit in his first at-bat after 2 outs in the top of the 2nd inning with the team leading 2-0. In the 4th inning, when the team was trailing 2-3, he stepped up to the plate again in a crucial situation with 2 outs and a runner on first base. After a persistent battle that went up to 8 pitches, he hit a 156 km/h fastball for a center-field hit, injecting energy into the team's offense. Although he struck out in his third at-bat in the 7th inning, his performance continued into the next game as he was replaced by pinch hitter Mookie Betts when his turn came up in the 9th inning.
Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani, who started as the Dodgers' leadoff designated hitter, hit a leadoff home run in the top of the 1st inning, marking his 38th home run of the season. With this, he firmly maintained his position as 2nd in MLB overall home runs and 1st in National League home runs. The MLB overall home run leader is Cal Raleigh (Seattle Mariners) with 39. 
Despite the loss, the Dodgers, who had defeated Boston 5-2 the previous day for a 2-game winning streak, maintained their firm hold on 1st place in the National League West Division with a record of 61 wins and 44 losses. 


jsi@fnnews.com Jeon Sang-il Reporter