What happened: Jung Hoo Lee extended his hitting streak to 18 games on Wednesday, setting a new Major League Baseball record for the longest hitting streak by a South Korean-born player. The <a href="https://wire.report/article/jung-hoo-lee-ties-
Why it matters: The achievement surpasses the previous mark of 16 games shared by Shin-Soo Choo and Ha-Seong Kim. Lee's elite contact rate has propelled him to a .338 season average, making him a primary contender for the batting title and a lock for his first All-Star appearance.
By the numbers: Streak length: 18 games; Season average: .338; Previous Korean record: 16 games (Choo 2013, Kim 2023).
What to watch: Lee will attempt to push the record to 19 games in Thursday's series finale.