{"id":15123,"date":"2025-08-27T15:43:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T22:43:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/?p=15123"},"modified":"2025-09-06T12:29:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T19:29:37","slug":"kike-hernandez-returns-kershaw-shines-in-6-3-dodgers-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/2025\/08\/27\/kike-hernandez-returns-kershaw-shines-in-6-3-dodgers-win\/","title":{"rendered":"Kik\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez Returns, Kershaw Shines in 6-3 Dodgers Win"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hernaen02.shtml\">Kik\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez<\/a> returns, and veteran southpaw <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kershcl01.shtml\">Clayton Kershaw<\/a> shines as the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/2025\/08\/15\/padres-lead-division-over-dodgers\/\">Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a> take a 6-3 victory over the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/reds\">Cincinnati Reds.<\/a> Kershaw set the tone early in the game. He delivered a five-inning outing with six strikeouts, allowing just two hits and one earned run, giving the Dodgers a strong start.<\/p>\n<p>The Reds jumped ahead in the first inning on a groundout to third by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/a\/andujmi01.shtml\">Miguel And\u00fajar<\/a> that drove in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/steersp01.shtml\">Spencer Steer<\/a>. The Dodgers wasted no time answering back as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/f\/freemfr01.shtml\">Freddie Freeman<\/a> doubled,\u00a0scoring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bettsmo01.shtml\">Mookie Betts<\/a>.<br \/>\nKershaw continued to dominate through the early innings, keeping the Red&#8217;s lineup off balance as they struggled to gain momentum. &#8220;It wasn&#8217;t a great night, stuff-wise. I didn&#8217;t have a lot of stuff&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/smithwi05.shtml\">Will [Smith]<\/a> did a good job, he kinda flipped the script,&#8221; Kershaw told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DN2J_Jk2BeE\/\">SportsNet LA<\/a> when asked about his performance.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"_adAyuTFQJ9uu-C-pfYr6Q\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2232293800\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'_adAyuTFQJ9uu-C-pfYr6Q',sig:'wvBsFD6rnoUx_MTaBsaib_6OdgUhQfPVQZAv27EgGrc=',w:'594px',h:'439px',items:'2232293800',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Kik\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez Makes an Immediate Impact<\/h2>\n<p>In his first game back since July 5th with an elbow injury, Kik\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez returns and wastes no time showcasing why he is a key piece in the Dodgers&#8217; lineup. He went 2-for-2 with two singles. He also contributed with a fourth-inning sacrifice fly that drove in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hernate01.shtml\">Teoscar Hern\u00e1ndez<\/a>, giving the Dodgers a 2-1 lead. His energy and timely hitting helped to ignite the Dodgers&#8217; offense.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I was just trying to grind out at bats&#8230; wanted to see some pitches,&#8221; said Kik\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez to <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SportsNetLA\/status\/1960565674327314934\">SportsNet LA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>His return to the Dodgers couldn&#8217;t have come at a more critical time, as injuries plague the team. Kik\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez returns and bolsters the Dodgers&#8217; lineup. Hern\u00e1ndez is a proven bat that has come through in the clutch many times.<\/p>\n<p>The Dodgers have battled through a number of injuries to key players this season. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/r\/roberda07.shtml\">Dave Roberts<\/a> has had to shuffle his lineups and call on bench players to fill significant roles.<\/p>\n<h2>Smith, Rojas, and Ohtani Extend the Lead<\/h2>\n<p>After Kik\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez helped the Dodgers take the lead, the Dodgers continued to build momentum in the middle innings. Will Smith launched a <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Dodgers\/status\/1960547920522174751\">solo shot<\/a> to center field in the sixth inning, extending the lead to 3-1 and giving the Dodgers some cushion. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/r\/rojasmi02.shtml\">Miguel Rojas<\/a> served up a clutch two-run double that drove in Kik\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/callal02.shtml\">Alex Call<\/a>, pushing the lead to 5-1.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/o\/ohtansh01.shtml\">Shohei Ohtani<\/a> followed with a sharp single into right field, scoring Rojas and giving the Dodgers a 6-1 lead heading into the seventh inning.<\/p>\n<p>A two-run shot by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/haysau01.shtml\">Austin Hays<\/a> in the seventh cut the Dodgers&#8217; lead to 6-3. However, after the home run, the Dodgers&#8217; bullpen quickly regained control. Relievers pitched effectively to retire the remaining batters, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/scottta01.shtml\">Tanner Scott<\/a> closing out the ninth to secure the win.<\/p>\n<p>With the 6-3 victory over the Reds, the Dodgers now look to sweep the series against them on August 29. The Dodgers, on a three-game win streak, hope to carry momentum through the season.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo:<br \/>\n<a id=\"fu2pH6LSToFEVxcTngR0nA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2232301944\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'fu2pH6LSToFEVxcTngR0nA',sig:'w29zo53oqnnn3lC9UiPAK5FXAI37YuovHXkMyursBtk=',w:'594px',h:'446px',items:'2232301944',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kik\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez returns, and veteran southpaw Clayton Kershaw shines as the Los Angeles Dodgers take a 6-3 victory over the\u00a0Cincinnati Reds. 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