Teoscar Hernández, who had been struggling since returning from an adductor strain, finally broke out of a lengthy slump by hitting a crucial three-run home run in the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres. This hit contributed to the Dodgers' 5-2 victory and demonstrated what manager Dave Roberts had described as Hernández's earlier form. Prior to this performance, Hernández had a low batting average and had not punished mistakes, leading to his batting order demotion. His resurgence was seen as vital for the team's championship aspirations.
"With one swing in the top of the sixth, however, Hernández finally started to look right again. In what was a tie game at Petco Park, on a day first place in the National League West was up for grabs, Hernández delivered the decisive blow in the Dodgers' 5-2 win over the Padres."
"I love him in the four [spot] when he's right," Roberts said pregame. "But clearly the last few weeks, he's been scuffling."
"Balls that he should move forward, he's not," Roberts said. "And with that, there's more chase, because he's getting behind."
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