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▶ Back from injury and scorching — Lee Jung-hoo posts his first five-hit game in the big leagues Nicknamed the “Grandson of the Wind,” Lee Jung-hoo delivered a career first in MLB, collecting five hits in a game for the first time since his debut. The San Francisco Giants’ right fielder, batting fifth, went 5-for-6 with two RBIs and a run today in an away game against the Colorado Rockies (Korean time). Lee had been placed on the injured list with a back cramp but returned on May 30 and has hit the ground running. He had four hits in his first game back, added two hits — including a triple — the next day, and followed with five hits on Sunday. He is the first Korean-born major leaguer to record five hits in a single game — a mark even Choo Shin-soo never reached in MLB. Since joining the majors, Lee has had four separate four-hit games. His batting average climbed to .304, lifting him back above .300 for the first time since late April. The entire Giants lineup erupted as San Francisco routed Colorado 19-6, snapping a five-game skid. Meanwhile, Atlanta Braves infielder Kim Ha-seong returned to the lineup after missing four games but went 0-for-3 against the Cincinnati Reds, dropping his average to .088. San Diego Padres infielder Song Seong-mun also returned to action but was 0-for-2. ▶ Hong Myung-bo’s squad takes first injury hit — Jo Yu-min heads home in tears With the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup 10 days away, South Korea’s national team suffered its first injury setback. The Korea Football Association said defender Jo Yu-min suffered a partial tear of the plantar fascia on the sole of his right foot after medical exams and was given an eight-week prognosis. Jo started yesterday’s friendly against Trinidad and Tobago in Utah and twisted his right ankle while defending an opponent, collapsing on the field. He signaled for a substitution and was carried off by staff, underscoring the seriousness of the injury. Jo, who appeared at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, had high hopes for this tournament but will now withdraw. Jeonbuk Hyundai defender Jo Wi-je was called up as his replacement. Jo Wi-je, who played for K League 2 side Busan IPark through last season before moving to K League 1’s Jeonbuk Hyundai this year, impressed enough to earn a spot as a training partner with the national team. He is listed on the 55-man preliminary World Cup roster, so adding him to the final roster, which is due today, poses no issues. ▶ SSG plunges into unfamiliar territory — trapped in a 12-game skid The KBO’s SSG Landers are enduring a franchise-record losing streak and a grim start to summer. SSG dropped yesterday’s game to Hanwha, extending the skid to 12 straight losses. The slide dates back to a May 17 loss to the LG Twins, and the club has fallen from fourth to eighth in the standings. A 12-game losing streak is unprecedented in the franchise’s history, including its SK era. The pitching staff is the biggest concern. Viewed as a failed experiment in foreign pitching this season, SSG lacks a foreign starter who can eat innings, and that instability has even rattled a bullpen that was once among the league’s best. The offense has been anemic as well: the team’s batting average over this span is just .220, last among the league’s 10 clubs. SSG’s next opponent is fellow cellar-dweller Kiwoom, which itself has dropped eight straight — so both teams desperately need a win. [*This content was produced using AI technology.] Yonhap News TV — For story inquiries and tips: KakaoTalk/LINE jebo23, Park Ji-eun (run@yna.co.kr)
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