“Super Korean Day” in MLB

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The stars of the rivalry game between the San Francisco Giants and the LA Dodgers were Korean players.

Lee Jung-hoo and Kim Hye-seong each recorded three hits, and Lee Jung-hoo was named the game's MVP, earning praise for creating what is called a 'Super Korean Day'.

Reporter Park Sun-woo has the story.

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Lee Jung-hoo and Kim Hye-seong, who met again after 27 days, greeted each other warmly and cheered each other on.

Kim Hye-seong got off to a strong start.

Playing second base, Kim showed off his wide defensive range with a spectacular throw.

In the third inning, he hit a single that went towards Lee Jung-hoo and successfully stole a base.

Shohei Ohtani hit an out-of-the-park home run that splashed into the water, a so-called "splash hit," recording a score for Kim Hye-seong.

However, the true star shining in the rivalry game was Lee Jung-hoo.

In the fourth inning, with the Giants trailing 2-1, Lee blasted a triple over the right fielder’s head, driving in two runs and turning the game around.

[Park Yong-taek/KBS Baseball Commentator: "In the first at-bat, he clearly learned about the starting pitcher. The pitch was right over the plate, and the ball went over Teoscar Hernandez's head."]

Lee Jung-hoo also handled a well-hit ball from Ohtani with ease, drawing cheers from the home fans.

[Lee Dong-geun/KBS Baseball Commentator: "Lee Jung-hoo's great defense that erased Shohei Ohtani's long hit was showcased in the top of the fifth inning."]

With two outs in the fifth, Lee added another RBI with an infield single. In the seventh, amid roaring cheers, he skillfully lifted a slow changeup for his third hit of the night.

With three hits and three RBIs, Lee Jung-hoo led the Giants to an 8-7 victory and was named the game's Most Valuable Player.

[Lee Jung-hoo/San Francisco: "I think the good meal we had yesterday (with Kim Hye-seong) helped. We shared great energy and played a great game. I think Kiwoom Heroes fans will be especially happy."]

Kim Hye-seong also hit a double, achieving three hits in four at-bats and recording his first two stolen bases in a single game since entering the big leagues, but he could not stop the Dodgers' from their seven-game losing streak.

This is KBS News, Park Sun-woo.