The Los Angeles Dodgers faced a disappointing 11-1 defeat against the San Diego Padres, leading to utility player Kiké Hernández taking the mound in relief. Hernández pitched 2.1 innings, allowing two runs, one earned, while impressing opponent Jackson Merrill with a standout cutter. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed discomfort in using Hernández for pitching due to the circumstances but felt it was necessary given the situation. Hernández's pitching appearances this season have been notable, maintaining a 2.08 ERA over 4.1 innings, continuing to adapt beyond his utility role.
After the game, Jackson Merrill said that Kiké Hernández threw him the nastiest cutter he had ever seen. Merrill resonated the quality of Hernáez’s pitch, swearing he wasn’t being sarcastic when describing it.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledged the awkwardness of using Hernández as a pitcher, admitting it was a tough decision affected by the game’s circumstances.
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