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Dodgers’ Postseason Winning Streak When Teoscar Hernández Hits Home Run

The Los Angeles Dodgers began the National League Division Series with a win over the Atlanta Braves thanks in part to a home run from Teoscar Hernández. Hernández’s two-run blast to left-center field broke up a scoreless tie in the…

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 4:00 PM
Dodgers’ Postseason Winning Streak When Teoscar Hernández Hits Home Run
Key Things to Know
  • The Dodgers have won seven straight postseason games in which Teoscar Hernández hits a home run.
  • Hernández hit a two-run blast to help defeat the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the NLDS.
  • This is the second-longest active streak in MLB history behind the Phillies' 13 straight wins when Bryce Harper homers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Los Angeles Dodgers opened the National League Division Series with a win against the Atlanta Braves behind a two-run homer from Teoscar Hernández. The victory extended the Dodgers' postseason winning streak to seven consecutive games when Hernández hits a home run. According to researcher Sarah Langs, this is the second-longest active streak in MLB history behind the Philadelphia Phillies' 13 straight wins when Bryce Harper homers.

Hernández's second-inning blast marked his sixth consecutive postseason series with a home run, dating back to the 2024 World Series. Manager Dave Roberts praised the outfielder's focus and lack of fear in clutch playoff moments, noting his ability to reset quickly after failures.

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