Dodgers' Comeback Pushed to Seventh Game of World Series Behind Hernandez and Betts.
In a thrilling turn of events, the Los Angeles Dodgers forced a decisive Game 7 in the World Series by downing the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 in Game 6, thanks to outstanding defensive play from Kiké Hernandez and timely hitting from Mookie Betts.
Hernandez's Highlight Play: A Heads-Up Thrill
With runners at second and third base and no outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, Hernandez was playing a deep left field when Blue Jays right fielder Addison Barger strayed too far from second base. Hernandez quickly sprang into action, making a long throw to second that forced out Barger as he couldn't return to the base on time.
"I heard the bat break," Hernandez explained in an interview with Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal, "and I had no idea where the ball was because it was in the lights all the time. Given the situation of the game – World Series on the line – and how good I was hitting tonight, I was like, 'It's going to hit me in the face, but I'm not stopping, I'm not pulling up.'"
Miraculously, Hernandez managed to track down the ball with his glove, securing the out that sealed the win for the Dodgers.
Betts' Two-Run Single: A Game-Changer
In the third inning of the game, Betts hit a clutch two-run single off Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman, giving Los Angeles a 3-0 lead. The timely hit was much-needed for Betts, who had struggled at the plate in the World Series prior to this performance.
"I felt great to come through for the boys," Betts said. "Obviously, I would love to play well for myself. But that's kind of irrelevant. I want to play well for the boys."
Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts has long been confident in his star shortstop's ability to step up in crucial situations, and Betts' hit was a testament to that trust.
"He's not going to get outworked by anybody," Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas said of Betts. "He's really accountable with the things he says to you guys. He's really hard on himself and he shouldn't be, because he's still a superstar and he's still a guy who's going to end up in the Hall of Fame."
In a thrilling turn of events, the Los Angeles Dodgers forced a decisive Game 7 in the World Series by downing the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 in Game 6, thanks to outstanding defensive play from Kiké Hernandez and timely hitting from Mookie Betts.
Hernandez's Highlight Play: A Heads-Up Thrill
With runners at second and third base and no outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, Hernandez was playing a deep left field when Blue Jays right fielder Addison Barger strayed too far from second base. Hernandez quickly sprang into action, making a long throw to second that forced out Barger as he couldn't return to the base on time.
"I heard the bat break," Hernandez explained in an interview with Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal, "and I had no idea where the ball was because it was in the lights all the time. Given the situation of the game – World Series on the line – and how good I was hitting tonight, I was like, 'It's going to hit me in the face, but I'm not stopping, I'm not pulling up.'"
Miraculously, Hernandez managed to track down the ball with his glove, securing the out that sealed the win for the Dodgers.
Betts' Two-Run Single: A Game-Changer
In the third inning of the game, Betts hit a clutch two-run single off Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman, giving Los Angeles a 3-0 lead. The timely hit was much-needed for Betts, who had struggled at the plate in the World Series prior to this performance.
"I felt great to come through for the boys," Betts said. "Obviously, I would love to play well for myself. But that's kind of irrelevant. I want to play well for the boys."
Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts has long been confident in his star shortstop's ability to step up in crucial situations, and Betts' hit was a testament to that trust.
"He's not going to get outworked by anybody," Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas said of Betts. "He's really accountable with the things he says to you guys. He's really hard on himself and he shouldn't be, because he's still a superstar and he's still a guy who's going to end up in the Hall of Fame."
they've been so underdog but kiké hernandez just made one of the most incredible plays i've ever seen in a game like that 
it was like he had superhuman reflexes to track down that ball and secure the out. and mookie betts' two-run single was the icing on the cake 
it's like they knew exactly what they were doing out there. I'm not surprised manager dave roberts is so confident in betts, he's been saying it all season long 
this game 7 is going to be insane, i can already feel it 
it's like he knew the game was on the line. The Dodgers are really pulling together as a team and it's amazing to see. I'm getting chills thinking about Game 7 now 
... but honestly, kiké hernandez's defensive play was INSANE 
i mean, the dude tracked down that ball with his glove and made an out that sealed the deal 
i mean, that throw from deep left field was insane! no one expects that kinda athleticism on a grand stage. and mookie betts is straight fire 
dave roberts must be so proud of him!
! hernandez' play was insane 
. and betts, man... he's been carrying this team all series long 
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I'm seriously freaking out right now... my kid is at that age where they start to understand the excitement of live sports, especially baseball! 
Seeing Kiké Hernandez make that insane throw to second base just like a real-life superhero 
Mookie Betts' two-run single was like the icing on the cake - I could see why he's a superstar, even from my cozy couch 
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. And don't even get me started on the comments section – it's always cluttered with ads and annoying notifications 
. Can't we just have a clean interface and be able to discuss sports without all the distractions? Anyway, back to the game... I'm so hyped for Kiké Hernandez's insane play – that throw was SICK 
! And Mookie Betts' two-run single was clutch, no doubt about it 
I mean, what's wrong with facing the music? The Dodgers are just trying to buy their way back into the game 
. Hernandez makes one highlight play out of thin air and suddenly they're pushing it to 7 games? 
It's like they're not even trying to win in a normal way. And don't even get me started on Betts, he just got lucky 
. Anyone can hit a single with runners in scoring position, it's not that impressive. The Blue Jays should've done better 
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he literally saved the game with that heads-up throw 
can't wait for game 7! 
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. I'm already dreading it. The Dodgers are going to win, but only because they've got more talent and resources than the Blue Jays. And the Blue Jays will still end up disappointed 
. I mean, I love watching Kiké Hernandez make that crazy throw, but what's wrong with a good ol' fashioned error or two? Nowadays it's all about defensive shifts and whatnot. And Mookie Betts, he's a great player and all, but come on, a two-run single in the third inning is just expected of him at this point 
. The game used to be more about raw talent and excitement, you know? Nowadays it's like they're trying to make baseball into some sort of calculated science experiment 
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And Mookie Betts, man... his timing is uncanny. Two-run single in the third? Unbelievable. The Dodgers are pushing it all the way to Game 7 now, I love it!