Dave Roberts, manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, opted to give Teoscar Hernández a day off as he returned from an adductor strain. Hernández's absence paid off when he hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning against Corbin Burnes, leading the Dodgers to a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The win was crucial in the tight NL West race as the Dodgers improved to 31-19. Before Hernández's homer, the Dodgers struggled against Burnes, who had previously blanked them. This turn of events highlighted Roberts’ strategic thinking, wanting to maximize Hernández's contributions during a short week.