All-Korean Showdown: Kim Hye-seong Shines in Dodgers' Win Over Giants

In a thrilling matchup between two of South Korea's top baseball talents, Kim Hye-seong of the Los Angeles Dodgers emerged victorious in his first all-Korean showdown against Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants. The Dodgers defeated the Giants 11-5 at Dodger Stadium, with Kim delivering a crucial RBI single in the bottom third to extend the Dodgers' lead to 7-0. This was the first regular-season meeting in Major League Baseball between the two former teammates on the Kiwoom Heroes in the Korea Baseball Organization.

Key Takeaways:

• Kim Hye-seong went 1-for-4 with an RBI, his 11th of the season, while Lee Jung-hoo went 0-for-5 with a walk.
• The Dodgers' win marked their 30th game of the season, with Kim batting .382/.425/.544 in 30 games, and Lee hitting .266/.329/.430 in 69 games.
• This was the second of 13 scheduled games between the Dodgers and the Giants this season, with their next meeting set for a three-game set at Oracle Park in San Francisco from July 11 to 13.
• Kim and Lee are the only South Korean players currently in MLB, and their teams have a significant rivalry in the National League West.

Statistics:

• Kim Hye-seong's batting average: .382/.425/.544 (30 games, 2 HR, 11 RBIs)
• Lee Jung-hoo's batting average: .266/.329/.430 (69 games, 6 HR, 32 RBIs)
• Dodgers' record: 30-24 (June 15, 2025)
• Giants' record: 27-26 (June 15, 2025)

Sources:

• Seoul, South Korea - (Yonhap News Agency) - Kim, Lee face off in first MLB showdown as teammates. June 15, 2025.