Lee Jung-hoo Blasts Two Home Runs Against Yankees, Igniting Fan Frenzy! 🔥

San Francisco Giants outfielder Lee Jung-hoo, nicknamed “Grandson of the Wind,” showcased his power with two home runs against the New York Yankees on the 14th (KST). This performance follows his first career home run at Yankee Stadium the previous day, electrifying fans and proving his worth in MLB. ⚾

In the final game of the three-game series at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY, Lee Jung-hoo started as the center fielder and batted third. He hit a solo home run in the 4th inning against Yankees’ left-hander Carlos Rodón, pulling the Giants closer with the score at 0-3. He followed this up with a go-ahead three-run homer in the 6th, turning a 1-3 deficit into a 4-3 lead! 🚀

Lee Jung-hoo’s four RBIs set a new personal record for most RBIs in a single game. 💪 The Giants eventually won the game 5-4, securing a series victory against the Yankees.

After the game, Lee Jung-hoo emphasized, “The most important thing is the team’s win and securing a winning series on the road. It was my first time playing in such cold and rainy weather, but I focused more on my mental game because the opponent was in the same situation.”

Korean MLB fans have been celebrating Lee Jung-hoo’s performance, sharing enthusiastic comments on online communities like MLB Park. Remarks included praise for his current form surpassing that of Shohei Ohtani and suggestions that his contract is a bargain. Some fans even noted that Lee Jung-hoo became the first left-handed batter to hit two home runs in a game against Carlos Rodón. 🤩

Lee Jung-hoo signed a 6-year, $113 million contract with the Giants last year. An earlier shoulder injury cut his first season short, but after rehabilitation, he has shown promising performance in spring training with a .300 batting average, 2 home runs, and a .967 OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging). 🌟

The San Francisco Giants have a record of 11 wins and 4 losses, competing for the top spot in the National League West division with the San Diego Padres (12-3) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (11-5). Next up, they face the Philadelphia Phillies on the road. ⚾

“KST” means Korean Standard Time, which is the time zone used in South Korea.