Kim Ha-seong’s ‘Home Run’, Jung-hoo Lee’s ‘Hit Streak’

Kim Ha-seong’s ‘Home Run’, Jung-hoo Lee’s ‘Hit Streak’… Expected to be Very Active this Year

In the U.S. Major League exhibition game, Ha-seong Kim hits his first two-run shot of the year, and Jung-hoo Lee hits 4G in a row and steals his first base.

Kim Ha-seong (29, San Diego Padres) and Lee Jung-hoo (26, San Francisco Giants), who are expected to make a big splash in this year’s American Professional Baseball (MLB), hit their first home run in an exhibition game and a hit in four consecutive games, respectively.

Ha-seong Kim played as a shortstop and batted fifth in the home game against the Seattle Mariners at Peoria Stadium in Arizona on the 4th, hitting 1 hit in 3 at-bats and collecting 2 RBIs. 토토사이트 순위

The hit was a home run. After the game, the San Diego Padres’ official SNS posted a video of Ha-seong Kim’s home run and introduced it as ‘Things Ha-seong King does.’

Kim Ha-seong, who retired with a ground ball in the second inning and a straight hit in the fourth, drew a refreshing two-run arch that went well over the left-center wall in the fifth inning with no outs on first base and a 5-3 lead.

Kim Ha-seong, who has experienced a thrill in six games, has 5 hits in 12 at-bats (batting average of 0.417) in exhibition games, and is recording one home run and three RBIs.

Ha-seong Kim was replaced during defense in the top of the 6th inning.

Kim Ha-seong said ahead of this season that he had invested heavily in upgrading the offensive side.

This confidence has continued since the beginning of the exhibition game.

To date, his performance and offensive results in exhibition games are the best since his debut.

Lee Jung-hoo appeared in center field as the number one hitter in the visiting game against the Cleveland Guardians held at Goodyear Ball Park in Arizona on this day, going 1 hit in 2 at bats, adding a walk and an RBI.

Lee Jung-hoo, who walked in the first inning and scored on a home run by third batter Lamonte Wade Jr, took a breather in the second inning with a ground ball in front of the pitcher.

Then, in the 4th inning, when the score was 2-2, with 2 outs and runners on first and second base, he hit a timely hit to right, sending the runner on second base home.

Lee Jung-hoo immediately stole second base and recorded his first stolen base in an exhibition game.

With this, he recorded a hit in four consecutive games since his first appearance on the 28th of last month.

He gave up the at-bat to a pinch hitter in the top of the sixth inning and came to the bench.

Lee Jung-hoo’s batting average in the exhibition game rose to 0.455 (5 hits in 11 at-bats).

National Baseball Team Lost 0–1 to San Diego

National Baseball Team Lost 0–1 to San Diego… Moon Dong-ju Sacrifices the Finish Line with a Wild Pitch

The Korean batting line scored more hits than San Diego, but the Korean young guns did well against the San Diego heavy hitters.

The Korean national baseball team had a tight match with the San Diego Padres of the Major League Baseball (MLB), but lost by one point.

The ‘young Korean baseball team’ led by coach Ryu Joong-il lost 0–1 in an evaluation match against San Diego in the 2024 MLB Seoul Series held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul on the 17th.

The Korean young guns did well against the San Diego strong team, but the batters were unable to score despite having several opportunities.

San Diego starting shortstop Kim Ha-seong, facing the Korean national team for the first time, had 1 hit in 4 at-bats. 토토사이트

Bullpen pitcher Go Woo-seok, who joined San Diego this year, did not go on the mound but watched the game from the dugout.

The winning run came from San Diego’s attack in the bottom of the first inning.

Moon Dong-ju (Hanwha Eagles), who emerged as the ace of the Korean national baseball team starting at the Hangzhou Asian Games last fall, struggled with control in the early stages of the game and contributed one run without allowing a hit.

As soon as the first inning started, Moon Dong-ju gave up a series of walks to Sander Boharz, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Jake Cronenworth, putting himself in danger of having the bases loaded with no outs.

Moon Dong-ju, who took a breather by striking out Manny Machado with a 144 km/h cut fastball, also set up Kim Ha-seong with a 151 km/h fast ball to the shortstop with a fly ball.

However, Urickson Profar committed a wild pitch at the plate and gave up 1 point.

In addition, a walk was allowed to Profar, putting the bases loaded with two outs again.

Moon Dong-ju lured Luis Campsano with a 127 km/h curve and struck him out, ending the first inning without allowing any additional runs.

Moon Dong-ju, who regained his composure, made a three-way penalty in the second inning.

Moon Dong-joo’s performance on this day was 2 innings, no hits, 4 walks, 1 run, 2 strikeouts.

He reached a maximum speed of 155 km/h with his fastball and did not give up a single hit, but due to poor ball control, Moon Dong-ju suffered defeat.

Afterwards, Won Tae-in (Samsung Lions) pitched 2 innings, 3 hits, no runs, and 3 strikeouts, Shin Min-hyuk (NC Dinos) 2 innings, no hits, no runs, 2 strikeouts, Jeong Hae-young (KIA Tigers) 1 inning, 1 hit, no runs, and Choi Jun-yong (Lotte) 1 inning, no hits.

The young guns, who are called the future of Korean baseball, completed their mission without allowing any runs and striking out just one.

While Won Tae-in was guarding the mound, a match that caught the attention of Korean baseball fans also took place.

In the bottom of the 3rd inning, with 2 outs and runners on first base, Won Tae-in threw a fastball to Kim Ha-seong and was hit by a hit that fell to left-center.

In the KBO League, Won Tae-in defeated Kim Ha-seong with no hits in 8 at-bats, but allowed a hit in the rematch with Kim Ha-seong, who has solidified his position by playing in the big league since 2021.

However, Won Tae-in ended the inning without allowing a run by striking out Profar on a missed swing with two outs and runners on first and third base.

Korea’s young hitters hit 5 hits on this day, one more than San Diego (4 hits).

However, no goals were scored.

After one out in the top of the first inning, Dong-hee Yoon (Lotte Giants) hit a 155 km/h sinker from San Diego right-handed starting pitcher Johnny Britto to the right field.

However, Kang Baek-ho (KT Wiz) and Noh Si-hwan (Hanwha) withdrew with heavy hits.

In the second inning, leadoff hitter Moon Bo-kyung (LG Twins) got on base with a walk and stole second base when Kim Joo-won (NC) struck out, but there was no timely hit.

In the 5th inning, when Choi Ji-hoon (SSG) got on base with a walk and reached second base on a wild pitch from the opponent, San Diego right fielder Tatis Jr. fell and caught Kim Seong-yoon (Samsung)’s missed ball that would have landed between first baseman and right fielder in the 5th inning.

After one out in the 7th inning, Moon Bo-kyung immediately placed himself in scoring position with a double to left-center, but Kim Joo-won and Choi Ji-hoon hit consecutive infield ground balls.

After two outs in the eighth inning, Korea had a chance to get on first and second base with consecutive hits by Kim Hye-seong (Kiwoom Heroes) and Yoon Dong-hee, but Baek-ho Kang retired with a pitcher’s ground ball and the inning ended without a score.

In the last attack of the top of the 9th inning, Noh Si-hwan’s hit to right and Moon Bo-kyung’s walk gave the team runners on first and second base with no outs, and a final chance.

However, pinch hitter Park Seong-han (SSG) hit a fly ball to third base, and Choi Ji-hoon hit a double play in front of first base.

It was a meaningless ending.

On this day, 12,497 spectators entered Gocheok Dome to watch Korea’s young national team compete against big league stars.

2024 Paris Olympics, Philippine Gymnastics Hero Award

A Pile of Money at 24... Philippine Gymnastics Hero Award 'amazing' [2024 Paris Olympics]

Carlos Yulo (24, Philippines), the first male athlete in Philippine history to win a gold medal, is drawing attention with the promise of extraordinary support.

Yulo won the gold medal with a score of 15,000 points in the men's gymnastics floor exercise at the 2024 Paris Olympics held at Arena Bercy on the 4th.

This is the second gold medal won by the Philippines in both the Summer and Winter Olympics, and the first ever for a male athlete.

Previously, female weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz won her first gold medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. 토토사이트 추천

After winning the gold medal, Yulo said, "The Philippines is a really small country," and "winning a gold medal at the Olympics is a huge deal for the Philippines.

I'm grateful for the Filipino people who supported me."

In the men's vault event that followed, Yulo also won the gold medal with a score of 15.116.

He is the first Philippine athlete to win two gold medals.

According to Philippine media, including the Manila Bulletin, an English-language newspaper, the Philippine government has offered a gold medal bonus worth hundreds of millions of won.

The Philippine Sports Commission and the Philippine Congress will each give 10 million pesos (about 235 million won) and 3 million pesos (7.5 million won).

The 10 million pesos payment is stipulated by law, and the 3 million pesos prize money was created for the Paris Olympics.

Yulo, who trained in Japan for seven years due to poor facilities, said after winning her first gold medal, "I'm happy to have won the gold medal.

And I have won the house," but also added, "I hope this victory will open the door for Filipino children to have access to (gymnastics)."

Furthermore, a famous Philippine doctor promised to provide Yulo with "free gastrointestinal consultations and colonoscopies for life," and famous Philippine restaurants also announced that they would offer lifetime free buffet passes.

One furniture brand said they would provide furniture worth 100,000 pesos (2.35 million won).

Following the news of Carlos Yulo’s gold medal, not only the government but also the private sector has expressed their intention to support, and attention is focused on how much more support will come in the future.

Female Referee Appears in Major League Exhibition Game

‘FEMALE REFEREE’ APPEARS IN MAJOR LEAGUE EXHIBITION GAME FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 17 YEARS

Umpire Powell is the third female referee to appear in an MLB exhibition game.

For the first time in 17 years, a female referee stood on the field in an exhibition game in the Major League Baseball (MLB).

The Associated Press reported on the 25th (Korean time), “Jen Powell (47), who has been working as a professional baseball umpire for eight years, has made the leap from ‘minor league umpire' to ‘umpire who made decisions in MLB exhibition games.'” 토토사이트

Umpire Powell served as the third base umpire in the 1st to 3rd innings, the second base umpire in the 4th to 6th innings, and the first base umpire in the 6th to 9th innings in the 2024 MLB exhibition game between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals held at Cacti Park of the Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA.

The Associated Press said, “It is the first time in 17 years that a female referee has appeared in an MLB exhibition game since referee Leah Cortesio in 2007.”

At the same time, referee Powell became the third female referee to appear in an MLB exhibition game, following Pam Postema in 1988 and Cortesio in 2007.

Powell said after the game, “It's a very special day.

The coaches and players of both teams and everyone I met at the stadium today congratulated me.”

Umpire Powell, who played softball in high school, became the seventh female umpire ever hired in the U.S. minor league in 2016.

Last year, he played in the minor league Triple A.

There has yet to be a female referee in the MLB regular season.

The Associated Press said, “Female referees appeared in the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1997, 27 years ago, and in the National Football League (NFL) in 2015.

He also pointed out MLB's conservative stance, saying, “In men's soccer, a female referee presided over the game at the 2022 Qatar World Cup.”

Umpire Powell is considered the most likely candidate to break the glass ceiling that MLB has firmly closed for female referees.

He said, He plans to be on the ground consistently during this spring training period, including serving as the referee in the exhibition game against Washington and Miami Marlins on the 26th.

Currently, there are 76 big league umpires who have signed formal contracts with the MLB Secretariat.

MLB has 76 referees who have signed official contracts with the MLB Secretariat.

When a vacancy occurs, some of the minor league umpires invited to spring camp are called up.

Last year, 21 of the 26 umpires invited to spring camp were called up during the regular season and made decisions in MLB Regular Season Games.

Umpire Powell is a minor league umpire.

Although he is an affiliated player, he was invited to this MLB exhibition game and was named on the list of candidates for the big league substitute referee.