{
  "id": 14893913,
  "title": "Dodgers’ Kiké Hernandez keeps it 100% real on not being able to ‘out-talent’ Brewers in NLCS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/dodgers-kike-hernandez-keeps-it-100-real-on-not-being-able-to-out",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T07:04:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dodgers-kik-hernandez-keeps-100-070455854.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the 2026 MLB postseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers faced a surprising setback at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite being the second-biggest payroll team in MLB, with numerous star players, the Dodgers were swept out of the series after just four games. The Brewers, on the other hand, boasted a budget nearly $200 million less than the Dodgers for the season. Dodgers outfielder Kiké Hernandez, speaking to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register, pointed out the difficult reality of the sport: \"It's really hard to win in this sport. Sometimes you can't always out-talent people. You've got to play the game and play better than the other team. That's what happened in this series.\" The Brewers capitalized on their opportunities, particularly in Game 4, where they took a 5-4 lead in the top of the sixth inning. The Dodgers then failed to convert their chances, allowing the Brewers to extend their lead with a solo home run from David Hamilton. Kiké Hernandez ultimately sealed the game with a sharp liner to left field, but Jackson Chourio's catch ensured the sweep for the Brewers. The Dodgers' aging position player core and injury concerns, especially with Shohei Ohtani, raise questions about their ability to perform on the field. While the team will likely sign reinforcements, it is their on-field performance that will ultimately determine their success in future postseasons.",
  "summary": "Everything was looking good for the Los Angeles Dodgers heading into the 2026 MLB postseason, at least on paper. But teams play games on the field, not on paper. The Milwaukee Brewers made quick work of them in the 2026 NLCS, sending them home after just four games by taking a 6-4 victory on Thursday night in Game 4 to complete the sweep. The […] The post Dodgers’ Kiké Hernandez keeps it 100%…",
  "key_points": [
    "Dodgers swept 4-0 by Brewers in NLCS",
    "Kiké Hernandez acknowledges difficulty out-talent opponents",
    "Brewers capitalized on opportunities in Game 4"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}