Kim Ha-sung's two-run double, a rookie sacrifice hit
San Diego won 5-2 against the Colorado Rockies in the 2024 Major League Baseball at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on the 25th (Korea Standard Time).
Kim Ha-sung, who started as shortstop and fifth batter, contributed to his team's victory by making two hits, two RBIs and one run from four times at bat on the day. His batting average for this season increased from 228 to 240. Multi-hit for the second consecutive game. Moreover, he displayed defense that prevented his team from losing points.
On this day, San Diego set up the batting order in the order of Xander Bogaerts (2nd baseman), Fernando Tatis Jr. (1st baseman), Jake Cronenworth (1st baseman), Jurickson Profar (designated hitter), Kim Ha-sung (striker), Jackson Merrill (center fielder), Egi Rosario (3rd baseman), Jose Azocar (left fielder) and Kyle Higashioka (catcher).
Starting in the first inning, San Diego batters showed strong concentration and teased opposing starters. The first batter, Bogartz, had a hit to left, and Tatis Jr. drew a walk. With no outs and runners on the first and second bases, Cronenworth stepped down after hitting a fly to left field, but Profar drew a walk.
With the bases loaded with one out, Kim Ha-seong entered the batter's box. Kim hit Colorado starter Ty Block's changeup of 80.6 miles per hour on the fifth pitch, and hit a timely two-run double that passed the first baseman's key to the right field.
Kim Ha-sung's timely hit gave San Diego a 2-0 lead. Later, Merrill hit a sacrifice fly toward center field. Rosario then added a timely hit to the center field. Second baseman Kim Ha-sung went around the third base and passed the home.
Kim Ha-sung was caught with a fly ball to right field in the third inning. Kim Ha-sung completed a multi-hit in the sixth inning. The first batter, Profar, hit a hit on the left-field line, and Kim Ha-sung bunt with no outs and first base. The ball headed in front of the third baseman. Kim Ha-sung sprinted, and Colorado third baseman McMahon threw in a hurry.
Then McMahon's throwing error came out. Kim Ha-sung quickly ran to second base. Meanwhile, Profar also went to third base. Later, Merrill was out on a grounder toward second base, but San Diego ran 5-0 as Profar passed home.
Starting pitcher Waldron, who had been displaying good pitching through the fifth inning, swung and missed the first batter Tova in the sixth inning, and McMahon hit a solo home run over the central fence. However, he did not lose any more points.
Kim Ha-sung grounded out to shortstop in the eighth inning. San Diego allowed one run by Peralta, who took the mound in the eighth inning, but did not allow any additional runs. San Diego's three-point victory ended the game.
On the day, starter Waldron reported his first win (two losses) of the season with four hits (one homer) and five strikeouts, three walks and one run in six innings.
After the game, Coach Mike Shildt praised Waldron for his position as a starting pitcher. "I think I did a good job," Waldron said, but thanked him, "In the offense, (the batters) did what they had to do. It was amazing."
After Waldron's speech, MLB.com summarized the scoring situation, saying, "In the first inning, San Diego began to take a 4-0 lead thanks to Kim Ha-sung's two-run double, rookie Meryl's sacrifice fly, and Rosario's timely hit."
BY: 스포츠토토
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