Edison Russell (Kiwoom Heroes) repaid his manager's faith in him perfectly.
Russell started at shortstop, batting fourth, against the LG Twins in the 2023 Shinhan Bank SOL KBO League at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on Monday.
Russell had gone 0-for-4 with a walk and four strikeouts in the previous day's game (July 7). His season batting average dropped to .284.
Before the game, Kiwoom head coach Hong Won-ki said, "Yesterday, the other team knew that Lee Jung-hoo would be hitting well. To the extent that they had a hard time with runners on first and second base, it means that the other team also understood what kind of situation Russell's hitting is in right now." "Obviously, Russell is making a lot of effort. "Obviously, he's working hard, and I think he's going to get better.
Russell rewarded his manager's faith with a hot bat. He went 4-for-4 with a double and an RBI. In the bottom of the first inning, Russell singled with the bases loaded and two outs. He stole second and advanced to third on a wild pitch. Lee Hyung-jong then hit a sacrifice fly to score Lee.
In the bottom of the third inning, Russell came to bat for the second time with the bases loaded and singled again. Song Sung-moon followed with a single, but Lee Hyung-jong flied out to right field to end the inning. 메이저놀이터
In the bottom of the fourth inning, Russell's chance came when Lee Jung-hoo singled to put runners on second and third with one out. Russell took a four-seam fastball from Kim Yun-sik and lined it to right-center field. Lee came home with time to spare.
Russell completed his four-hit game in the bottom of the sixth inning with a single to right field. Russell's hit loaded the bases and Song Sung-moon followed with a double. After stealing second, Russell was thrown out at the plate to end the game.
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