Expanding Hitting Streak for Giants' Lee Jung-hoo Now Stands at 7 Matches
Lee Jung-hoo Extends Hitting Streak as Giants Cruise Past Nationals
In a close encounter at Oracle Park, San Francisco Giants' outfielder Lee Jung-hoo extended his hitting streak to seven games, contributing to the team's 5-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday.
Lee's lone hit of the night was a single in the bottom of the eighth inning off Shinnosuke Ogasawara. The South Korean star reached second base in the sixth inning due to an error by Tampa Bay Rays' first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, who failed to field a hard grounder down the first base line.
The error not only robbed Lee of a potential double but also allowed him to reach second base, setting the stage for a heads-up baserunning play that resulted in him scoring the 5-0 run. Lee's teammate, Casey Schmitt, drove him home with a groundout to shortstop.
Lee's impressive form at the plate this month saw him batting .393 in seven games, with two runs scored and a batting average of .333 in August. His strong performance contributed to his overall season statistics, which, as of mid-August 2025, included a batting average of around .256 - .258, six home runs, 46 RBIs, and 58 runs scored, with an OPS of approximately 0.727.
Lee's extra-base hits were particularly noteworthy, with 37 doubles and triples leading the National League, and 10 triples ranking second in the league. His longest hitting streak during his rookie or early MLB seasons with the Giants was eight consecutive games, achieved in August 2025.
Despite some team struggles, including a five-game losing streak for the Giants in mid-August, Lee maintained solid individual performance, particularly in extra-base hits and triples. The Giants' victory over the Nationals marked their fourth win in their last six games, as they continue their push towards the playoffs.
With Lee's impressive form and the team's recent success, the Giants will look to build on their momentum as they face their next opponents in the coming days.
Lee Jung-hoo's hitting streak extended to eight games, surpassing his personal best set during his rookie season, as he excels in baseball, a sport he plays for Major League Baseball's (MLB) San Francisco Giants. In a recent game against the Washington Nationals, he notched a single and reached second base on an error, ultimately contributing to the team's victory.
