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Dodgers' Kim Hye-seong Shines with Two Hits, RBI in Third Straight Start

The South Korean infielder continues his strong MLB debut, batting .417 through five games while showcasing positional versatility and offensive impact.

Overview

  • Kim Hye-seong batted 2-for-4 with a run and an RBI in the Dodgers' 10-1 win over the Marlins at loanDepot Park in Miami.
  • Called up from Triple-A on May 3, Kim has started three consecutive games, raising his batting average to .417 with three runs, two RBIs, and two steals in five games.
  • Kim contributed to the Dodgers' six-run seventh inning, driving in the frame's first run and later scoring on a Freddie Freeman triple.
  • Defensively, Kim displayed versatility by playing both second base and center field during the game but committed a throwing error that led to the Marlins' lone run.
  • The performance contrasts with fellow South Korean player Lee Jung-hoo of the Giants, who went 0-for-5 against the Cubs, dropping his batting average to .301.