San Francisco Giants heart fielder Jung Hoo Lee’s first MLB dwelling run gave him a reminiscence he’ll always remember.
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Lee’s dwelling run got here within the high of the eighth inning with the Giants main the San Diego Padres 3-1. With one out and going through a 1-1 pitch, the lefty slugger slammed a slider from Padres pitcher Tom Cosgrove with an exit velocity of 104.4 mph.
After the sport, Lee met the household who caught the ball — taking photos and giving them autographed balls. The household was initially from the Bay Space however moved to San Diego and have since grow to be Padres followers.
An evening that Jung Hoo and this household will always remember 🥺 #NothingLikeIt pic.twitter.com/KAS8mEvscr
— SFGiants (@SFGiants) March 31, 2024
The younger boy instructed Lee that his favourite participant was Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim — Lee’s shut good friend. By means of his translator, Lee instructed the boy that he’ll inform Kim about assembly the younger fan throughout dinner.
Lee’s teammates additionally gave him a beer bathe to rejoice the achievement.
Lee signed with the Giants again in December 2023 on a six-year, $113 million contract, based on ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The Padres had been within the operating to signal the Korean slugger attributable to his friendship with Kim, however Lee finally selected the Giants.
Lee had two RBIs in 4 at-bats Saturday so as to add to his dwelling run within the Giants’ 9-6 win.
