Los Angels Dodgers They secured their place in the National League Championship Series after beating the San Diego Padres 2-0 in an exciting Game 5. The victory was driven by the home runs of two key players: Kiké Hernández and Teoscar Hernández, who demonstrated their power with the bat and took their team one step closer to the World Series.
The Latin power in the Dodgers
Kiké Hernández opened the scoring with an impressive home run in the third inning, giving the Dodgers the lead they needed.
Minutes later, in the fifth, Teoscar Hernández widened the difference with another four-corner hit, sealing the score 2-0 and securing the victory for Los Angeles.
KICK KNEW. pic.twitter.com/rFcSbEmdPb
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 12, 2024
Both players, with Latin roots, not only stood out with their home runs, but also established themselves as key pieces for the team in its search for a new title. This victory allowed them to advance to the National League Championship Series, where they will face the New York Mets in a best-of-seven series.
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OH MY GOODNESS
TEOSCAR HERNÁNDEZ SENT THIS BASEBALL INTO ORBIT 🚀 pic.twitter.com/tgIJjJGdtw
— MLB (@MLB) October 12, 2024
Yamamoto, a wall on the mound
In addition to the offensive contribution of the Hernándezes, Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto had an outstanding performance on the mound. He allowed just two hits over five innings before being relieved after pitching 63.
With his great performance on the mound, he kept the Padres at bay, who failed to score in the last 24 innings of the series.
Five shutout innings from Yoshinobu Yamamoto! pic.twitter.com/yurMd0ZuUr
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 12, 2024
The Dodgers avoided their third consecutive exit in the National League Division Series, clinching their place in the Championship Series for the first time in three years.
The Mets’ challenge on the horizon
With this victory, the Dodgers prepare to face the New York Mets, led by Pete Alonso, in what promises to be a Championship Series full of emotions. The first game will be played in Los Angeles on Sunday night, with the Dodgers looking to build on their winning streak to advance to the World Series.
Excerpt: The Dodgers advance to the Championship Series thanks to the hits of Kiké Hernández and Teoscar Hernández, who sealed the 2-0 victory over the Padres.
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