Los Angeles - Kim Ha-seong of the San Diego Padres delivered a standout performance by hitting a home run off Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Los Angeles Dodgers' star pitcher, during Friday's game at Dodger Stadium.
According to Yonhap News Agency, this key play contributed to the Padres' narrow 8-7 victory in an 11-inning battle. Kim's homer, which flew 396 feet into the left-field seats, marked his second of the season and came early in the game, giving the Padres a 3-1 lead. The South Korean player faced Yamamoto, who recently joined the Dodgers on a lucrative contract, showcasing his prowess with a swift hit that started the Padres' scoring run. Additionally, Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants made headlines by stealing his first base in Major League Baseball during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays, although his team fell short with a 2-1 loss.