Overview

• Lee extended his streak to eight games with an infield single in the ninth inning of a 4-2 loss to the Nationals on Aug. 9
• The surge follows an earlier eight-game streak from March 29 to April 7 and two seven-game runs in April and May
• His current run fueled a 5-0 shutout of Washington on Aug. 8, during which he scored twice despite going 1-for-4
• Lee owns a .375 average in eight August games and is batting .258 over the season, marking a clear late-summer upswing
• After leading MLB in doubles and rebounding from an injury-shortened rookie year, he has emerged as a cornerstone under his new long-term deal