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  "id": 12529875,
  "title": "Kiké Hernández continues clutch postseason hitting for Dodgers with a 2-run homer off Chris Sale",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/kike-hernandez-continues-clutch-postseason-hitting-for-dodgers-with-a-12529875",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T02:53:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/10/06/kike-hernandez-continues-clutch-postseason-hitting-for-dodgers-with-a-2-run-homer-off-chris-sale"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kiké Hernández continues his postseason hitting prowess for the Dodgers, driving in two runs with a crucial two-run homer off Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale in Game 3 of their NL Division Series. Playing third base and batting ninth, Hernández put the Dodgers ahead early in the fourth inning, a lead they never relinquished. The Dodgers now lead the series 2-1 and have the opportunity to advance to the National League Championship Series. In 104 postseason games, Hernández has hit 17 home runs, which would mark him as the only MLB player with 10% of his career home runs in the postseason (minimum 100 career home runs). Hernández, who has a 26-home run pace in 162 games, said he adjusted his approach to avoid a double play and capitalize on Sale's changeup, turning the lineup over to Mookie Betts. Braves manager Dave Roberts acknowledged Hernández's postseason success, stating they needed his \"Kiké dust.\" Hernández, who has a .826 postseason OPS, has a 12 postseason homers for the Dodgers and is a four-time playoff home run leader for the franchise.",
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Yamamoto is dominant again as Dodgers ride homers from Hernández and Freeman to 3-1 win over Braves",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/yamamoto-is-dominant-again-as-dodgers-ride-homers-from-hernandez-and-12516186",
        "published": "2026-10-07T01:24:41.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Yamamoto is dominant again as Dodgers ride homers from Hernández and Freeman to 3-1 win over Braves",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/yamamoto-is-dominant-again-as-dodgers-ride-homers-from-hernandez-and",
        "published": "2026-10-07T01:32:33.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "Yamamoto is dominant again as Dodgers ride homers from Hernandez and Freeman to 3-1 win over Braves",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/yamamoto-is-dominant-again-as-dodgers-ride-homers-from-hernandez-and-12519274",
        "published": "2026-10-07T02:02:07.000Z"
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