“Ha Sung Kim is really cool. He’s one of the best players in the major leagues.”
Fernando Tatis Jr. (San Diego Padres), a superstar with a 14-year, $340 million contract, raved about Kim (above). It’s not just lip service, it’s a testament to Kim’s impact on the team.
Tatis started in right field for the Padres on April 19 against the Arizona Diamondbacks and went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBIs, and a run scored. One of his hits was a two-run shot. With a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the eighth inning, he hit his 20th home run of the season, a two-run shot over the center field fence.카지노
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It was a nutritious home run that came after Kim Ha-seong, who was the leadoff hitter, hit a game-winning double with runners on first and second in the bottom of the eighth inning. Kim and Tatis Tablesetter also finished the game. Tatis performed a spectacular bat flip, scoring first and then celebrating with a waiting Kim.
“I took a good swing on a bad pitch,” Kim told MLB.com. I was trying to make good contact.” Tatis said, “He’s awesome. He’s one of the best players in the major leagues.” In reality, Kim is having his best season in three years, including being in the National League MVP race.
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“It means a lot,” Tatis said of Kim’s game-winning hit. It means the Padres are five games out of the National League wild card spot.” In reality, San Diego remained five games behind the Cincinnati Reds and Miami Marlins for the third wild-card spot with the win.
In many ways, San Diego’s path to the postseason looks easy. But the regular season is still a little over a month away, and it’s not time to give up. “We can do it (make the postseason),” Tatis said. We fell so short this year, but we can get the results we want.”
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In 103 games this season, Tatis is batting .268 with 20 home runs, 65 RBIs, 70 runs scored, and an OPS of .802. It’s not bad, but it’s certainly not up to par for his price tag, and while he’s come back from suspension after missing a year due to a drug scandal, he’s one of those players who will be criticized if San Diego doesn’t make the postseason this season.
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