San Diego Padres, Ha-Seong Kim / photo credit to GooddaySports
(Colorado, CO = Won Jeong) Colorado’s relentless hitting streak continued.
On the 23rd local time, in an MLB regular-season game held at Colorado’s home stadium, Coors Field, Colorado secured a 7-4 victory over San Diego.
Trailing San Diego 4-1, Colorado turned the game around in the bottom of the 4th inning with Brendan Rodgers’ go-ahead grand slam. Rodgers swung at a 92.8-mile fastball from San Diego starter King and sent it over the left-center field fence.
With this home run, Colorado successfully turned the game around, leading 5-4.
Colorado faced another bases-loaded situation. Batter Elehuris Montero walked, advancing to first base, and a push play added another run, making the score 6-4, as Colorado took the lead.
In the bottom of the 5th inning, Colorado’s Ezequiel Tovar connected with Kolek’s 96.3-mile sinker for a hit. This timely hit brought in baserunner Brenton Doyle, extending the score to 7-4.
In the top of the 9th inning, Colorado brought Justin Lawrence to the mound. Lawrence faced four batters without conceding a run, playing a crucial role in the team’s 7-4 victory.
Kim Ha-seong recorded 2 hits in 5 at-bats in this game. Regarding his performance, Kim Ha-seong said, “My hitting condition hasn’t fully improved yet,” expressing his determination to focus on hitting barrels and showing confidence for the remaining season games.
Colorado and San Diego are scheduled to play another game on Wednesday the 24th local time.
