San Francisco Giants outfielder extends MLB hitting streak to 18 games
The player went 2-for-4 with a walk and a steal, scoring twice in an 11-10 win. His average has risen from .265 to .338 over the streak.
yardbarker.comSan Francisco Giants outfielder Lee Jung-hoo extended his hitting streak to 18 games on Wednesday with a 2-for-4 performance that included a walk and a stolen base. Lee scored twice during the Giants' 11-10 walk-off victory over the Washington Nationals at Oracle Park.
The performance marked his sixth multihit game of June and ninth during the streak. 500 with 36 hits in 72 at-bats. 338, second in MLB behind Otto Lopez of the Miami Marlins.
Game details Lee struck out in the second inning and grounded out in the fourth before singling in the sixth to keep the streak alive. He drew his first walk of the streak in the eighth inning, stole second base, and scored on a double. The Giants trailed 10-6 entering the bottom of the ninth.
Luis Arraez doubled, Matt Chapman doubled him home, and Rafael Devers walked to load the bases. Bryce Eldridge then hit a grand slam to win the game. Lee has recorded just three strikeouts in 69 at-bats during the streak.
