Kiké Hernández's solo home run /NY NEWS 
Kiké Hernández hit a key solo home run for the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 5 of the NLDS against the San Diego Padres on October 11, 2024. The home run came off Yu Darvish in the bottom of the 2nd inning, giving the Dodgers a 1-0 lead. It was Hernández's 14th career postseason home run, ranking him 20th in MLB playoff history. This momentum-setting shot helped the Dodgers secure a 2-0 victory and advance to the NLCS. Hernández also fielded the final out to clinch the series.
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Kiké Hernández’s solo home run on October 11, 2024, was a pivotal moment in Game 5 of the NLDS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres. Batting against Yu Darvish with two outs in the bottom of the 2nd inning, Hernández launched a homer to left field, giving the Dodgers an early 1-0 lead. This was his 14th career postseason home run, putting him in the top 20 for all-time postseason homers.
Hernández’s blast energized the Dodgers, and the team rode the momentum from his homer and a dominant pitching performance to win the game 2-0. Hernández also contributed defensively, fielding a ground ball from Fernando Tatis Jr. to secure the final out, sending the Dodgers to their 16th National League Championship Series.
This homer added to Hernández’s reputation for coming through in clutch postseason moments, a hallmark of his playoff career.
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Kiké Hernández’s solo home run on October 11, 2024, was a pivotal moment in Game 5 of the NLDS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres. Batting against Yu Darvish with two outs in the bottom of the 2nd inning, Hernández launched a homer to left field, giving the Dodgers an early 1-0 lead. This was his 14th career postseason home run, putting him in the top 20 for all-time postseason homers.
Hernández’s blast energized the Dodgers, and the team rode the momentum from his homer and a dominant pitching performance to win the game 2-0. Hernández also contributed defensively, fielding a ground ball from Fernando Tatis Jr. to secure the final out, sending the Dodgers to their 16th National League Championship Series.
This homer added to Hernández’s reputation for coming through in clutch postseason moments, a hallmark of his playoff career.
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