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Shea Wittcomb hits home run in San Francisco Giants debut period
Shea Wittcomb, a Korean-American infielder who previously played for the South Korean national team in the World Baseball Classic, recorded his first hits since joining the San Francisco Giants. In a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Oracle Park, Wittcomb went 2-for-4 with two RBIs, including a two-run home run in the sixth inning.
Wittcomb was recently called up from Triple-A Sacramento to fill roster gaps caused by injuries to several Giants players. The team's clubhouse has facilitated a reunion between Wittcomb and teammate Jung-hoo Lee, placing their lockers adjacent to one another. Despite Wittcomb's offensive contributions, the Giants suffered a 9-10 loss after allowing seven runs in the top of the ninth inning. Jung-hoo Lee was excluded from the lineup for this specific game due to the effects of a previous hit-by-pitch.
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Cincinnati Reds · Jung-hoo Lee · Oracle Park · San Francisco Giants · Shea Wittcomb