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When Lee Jung-hoo made an impact on both offense and defense, San Francisco manager Tony V\u00edtello didn\u2019t hold back his praise. V\u00edtello singled out Lee\u2019s defense and his ability to execute plays, saying the outing reinforced the team\u2019s confidence in him.<\/p>\n

After the 5-2 win over Pittsburgh on the 9th, V\u00edtello told reporters that Lee\u2019s defensive play was the most impressive moment of the game. \u201cSorry to the other guys, but Lee\u2019s play stood out,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was nearly magical \u2014 for a moment I wasn\u2019t even sure he had the ball.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the top of the sixth, Lee chased a foul all the way to the netting in front of the stands and made a focused, crowd-pleasing catch. The all-out effort drew cheers and swung momentum in San Francisco\u2019s favor.<\/p>\n

He also delivered at the plate. Starting as the leadoff right fielder, Lee went 2-for-4 for his 12th multi-hit game of the season. The performance snapped a slump in which he had managed just two hits in 22 at-bats earlier in May, and it nudged his season average up to .270.<\/p>\n

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V\u00edtello also praised a hit-and-run in the third inning. \u201cWhen I ask Jung-hoo to do something, he executes it precisely,\u201d V\u00edtello said. \u201cIt wasn\u2019t an easy pitch, but he stayed low, followed through and extended the bat without losing his balance.\u201d The play didn\u2019t produce a run, but it applied pressure to the opposing battery (pitcher and catcher).<\/p>\n

Lee\u2019s rebound is a welcome sign for the club. San Francisco\u2019s 5-2 victory lifted the team\u2019s mood, and the lineup showed signs of waking up after a recent lull. Rafael Devers also got going again, collecting two hits, including a solo homer.<\/p>\n

V\u00edtello expressed confidence about the turnaround. \u201cWe\u2019re a much better team than our record indicates,\u201d he said. \u201cWe don\u2019t need miracles \u2014 we just need to approach each day with confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n

Between the multi-hit game, the highlight-reel catch and his manager\u2019s public praise, Lee appears to be kicking off a comeback after a slow start to May.<\/p>\n

Photo = AP \/ Yonhap News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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