Teoscar Hernández slid across the plate in the sequence, with the play’s force outs preserving a 2-1 Dodgers lead, aided by Contreras’ heads-up tag and the ensuing relay. His awareness helped secure the inning’s outcome.

Hernandez’s baserunning and situational presence added depth to the Dodgers’ offense, with his actions around the fourth-inning sequence illustrating how LA complements Snell’s mastery with disciplined baserunning and timely hits.

Hernandez joins the Dodgers’ stacked lineup with strong power and lefty-splitting potential, especially in a favorable matchup against Quintana, adding depth to the Dodger-heavy core.

Hernandez’s three-run homer in Game 1 gave Dodgers a pivotal swing, underscoring his role as a postseason catalyst.

Hernandez supplied the big moment for the Dodgers with power and defensive value, emblematic of a veteran bat adding playoff upside. His role and consistency in 2026 will influence both Dodgers' offense and fantasy lineups.