MLB playoffs 2021: What the 2018 Astros-Red Sox series tells us about this year's ALCS
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KIKÉ HERNÁNDEZ #8 - THIRD BASEMAN - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
12 HR •
42 RBI •
.229 AVG
12 HR
42 RBI
.229 AVG
Rosenthal: An adjustment in the batter's box has helped Kiké Hernández turn Ruthian this postseason Kiké Hernández has set records in a five-game postseason span for extra-base hits (9), hits (15) and total bases (34).
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MLB playoffs top plays: Red Sox cruise, Braves walk off in Saturday's ALCS and NLCS
The Braves walked off in a tight NLCS Game 1 after the Red Sox used two grand slams to take ALCS Game 2. Here are the top moments!OCTOBER 17, 2021
Homers yet again Hernandez went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and a pair of runs scored in Saturday's ALCS Game 2 win over the Astros.
Impact Hernandez just won't stop hitting. He singled and scored on Rafael Devers' grand slam in the second inning and stretched the Red Sox's lead to nine with a solo shot off Jake Odorizzi in the third. He's now homered five times in seven games this postseason while going 16-for-32 at the plate.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies three extra-base hits Hernandez went 4-for-5 with two solo home runs, a double and a strikeout in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Astros in Game 1 of the ALCS.
Impact Hernandez has recorded hits in five of his six postseason appearances in 2021, and Friday's contest marked the second time that the 30-year-old has recorded at least three extra-base hits in a game during the 2021 playoffs. He's hit .500 with four home runs, four doubles, eight RBI and seven runs across his six playoff outings this year.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Look for Boston's Kike Hernandez to keep flexing playoff muscle Go Figure: Kike Hernandez has been Mr. Everything for the Red Sox.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM
Buckley: Even in a loss, the playoff legend of Kiké Hernández grows With diving catches, rocket throws and two home runs, the outfielder made history Friday, even if he couldn't win the game all by himself.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Houston will look to extend series lead over Boston in Game 2
The Astros will take a 1-0 series lead into Game 2 of the ALCSOCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB playoffs top plays: Houston Astros defeat Boston Red Sox in ALCS Game 1
The Houston Astros emerged victorious against the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of the ALCS. Check out the highlights!OCTOBER 16, 2021
By The Numbers: Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros in ALCS
The ALCS is fit to be a star-studded matchup on FOX! Here are the numbers you need to know ahead of Red Sox vs. Astros.OCTOBER 15, 2021
Boston will play Houston in the opening game of the ALCS
Framber Valdez and Houston will host Boston in Game 1 of the ALCSOCTOBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Red Sox's walk-off, Boston Marathon make for special Monday in Boston
From the Boston Marathon to a walk-off Red Sox win, Monday made for an experience that was perfectly Boston, Jake Mintz writes.OCTOBER 12, 2021
Boston looks to clinch series win with victory over Tampa Bay
The Red Sox will take a 2-1 series lead into Game 4 of the ALDSOCTOBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers again Sunday Hernandez went 3-for-6 with a home run, two RBI and a strikeout in Sunday's 6-4 win in Game 3 of the ALDS.
Impact Hernandez tallied five hits in Friday's Game 2 victory, and he stayed hot by reaching base three times and homering for a second straight contest Sunday. The 30-year-old has gone 9-for-19 with two homers, five runs, five RBI and a walk across four appearances since the start of the postseason.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dominant showing in Game 2 Hernandez went 5-for-6 with a home run, three doubles, three runs and three RBI in Friday's 14-6 win over the Rays in Game 2 of the ALDS.
Impact Hernandez was held without a hit in the first game of the series, but he bounced back Friday and played a key role in the win. Across his three postseason appearances in 2021, the 29-year-old has gone 6-for-13 with four extra-base hits, four runs, three RBI and a walk.
OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MLB Playoffs Top Plays: Giants, Red Sox, Astros and Brewers win on wild day of LDS action
The Giants shut out the Dodgers, while the Red Sox, Astros and Brewers all won their LDS matchups. Here are the top plays!OCTOBER 9, 2021
Adon expected to start for Washington against Boston
The Red Sox will start Chris Sale on Sunday while the Nationals are expected to counter with Joan AdonOCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leadoff homer Hernandez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday against the Orioles.
Impact Hernandez took Alexander Wells yard on the first pitch of the game to record his 19th home run of the season. He now has at least one hit in eight of his last 10 starts, four of which have been multi-hit efforts. In that same span, Hernandez has also recorded two home runs, five RBI and nine runs scored. On the campaign, Hernandez has maintained a .250/.335/.448 line across 570 plate appearances.
OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sale, Red Sox to take on Zimmermann, Orioles
The Red Sox will start Chris Sale on Tuesday and the Orioles are expected to counter with Bruce ZimmermannSEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yankees rout Red Sox in opener of series with major playoff implications
Giancarlo Stanton and the Yankees hammered the Red Sox 8-3 as the wild-card contenders opened a crucial three-game series.SEPTEMBER 25, 2021
Homers in win Hernandez went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Mets.
Impact Hernandez did it with the stick, swatting his 18th homer, and the arm when he threw out Pete Alonso at home plate, which prevented the Mets from taking a 3-0 lead. He's been active during Boston's six-game winning streak, getting on base 10 times over 27 plate appearances and scoring seven runs.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
