Outfielder Lee Jung-hoo, known as the 'Son of the Wind,' contributed to the victory of the San Francisco Giants by scoring a tying run and achieving multiple on-base appearances in the regular season opener.

On the 28th (Korean time), Lee Jung-hoo started as the No. 3 center fielder in the away game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio.

San Francisco set the batting order with first baseman Lamonte Wade, shortstop Willy Adames, center fielder Lee Jung-hoo, third baseman Matt Chapman, left fielder Elliott Ramos, catcher Patrick Bailey, designated hitter Wilmer Flores, right fielder Mike Yastrzemski, and second baseman Tyler Fitzgerald. The starting pitcher was Logan Webb.

Cincinnati, led by starting pitcher Hunter Greene, who achieved a career-high season with a record of 9 wins and 5 losses and an earned run average of 2.75 last year, composed their starting lineup with center fielder T.J. Friedl, second baseman Matt McLain, shortstop Elly De La Cruz, left fielder Gavin Lux, third baseman Aimer Candelario, designated hitter Spencer Steer, first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand, right fielder Jake Fraley, and catcher Jose Trevino.

Lee Jung-hoo faced his first at-bat with two outs and no runners in the first inning but struck out on three pitches against Cincinnati's starting pitcher Hunter Greene. In the fourth inning, after one out, Lee Jung-hoo drew a walk against Hunter Greene and scored on Elliott Ramos's two-run homer.

Lee Jung-hoo stepped up to the plate for his third at-bat with one out and no runners in the sixth inning. After a full count against Cincinnati's second pitcher Scott Barrow, he struck out swinging. In the ninth inning, after one out, Lee Jung-hoo drew a walk and reached third base on Matt Chapman's hit to right field. Although Elliott Ramos struck out, Lee Jung-hoo scored on Patrick Bailey's RBI single, tying the game at 3-3.

The game ended with a 6-4 comeback victory for San Francisco. Cincinnati created a scoring opportunity in the first inning with consecutive walks by Elly De La Cruz and Gavin Lux after two outs. Aimer Candelario's hit to right field brought in the first run.

In the third inning, Cincinnati seized a bases-loaded opportunity with T.J. Friedl's single to left, Elly De La Cruz's single to left, and Gavin Lux's infield hit. Aimer Candelario's hit to right brought in two runners. In the fourth inning, Elliott Ramos hit a two-run homer after a battle that went up to 10 pitches, igniting San Francisco's rally.

In the ninth inning, trailing by one run, San Francisco capitalized on Lee Jung-hoo's walk and Matt Chapman's hit to have runners on first and third with no outs. Although Elliott Ramos struck out, Patrick Bailey hit a single to tie the game at 3-3. In the continued opportunity with one out and runners on first and third, Wilmer Flores hit a three-run homer to left. Cincinnati managed to score one run in the bottom of the ninth, but no dramatic situation unfolded.

San Francisco's starting pitcher Logan Webb recorded 5 innings, allowing 6 hits, 3 walks, 5 strikeouts, and 3 earned runs. Cincinnati's starter Hunter Greene maintained the mound until the fifth inning, giving up just 2 runs before being replaced, securing the conditions for his first win of the season. However, the bullpen faltered, causing him to swallow his disappointment.

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