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Dodgers NLDS Highlights: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Kiké Hernández, Teoscar Hernández & More From Game 5 Win

Matthew Moreno
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Teoscar Hernández, Xander Bogaerts, Yu Darvish, 2024 NLDS
Oct 11, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres during game five of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images


The Los Angeles Dodgers completed their National League Division Series comeback with a thrilling 2-0 victory against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium.

They were led by a strong start from Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Kiké Hernández and Teoscar Hernández hitting solo home runs off Yu Darvish. With that, the Dodgers are back in the NL Championship Series for the first time since 2021.

After plenty of deliberation over how to best assemble their pitching plan for winner-take-all Game 5, the Dodgers settled on entrusting Yamamoto against a Padres team that had given him fits throughout the year, including most recently in the NLDS opener.

Yamamoto responded in resounding fashion as he allowed just two hits and got through five scoreless innings. He was provided a lead in the second inning when Kiké Hernández ambushed a first-pitch fastball from Darvish for his 14th career postseason home run.

As Yamamoto walked off the field following the fifth inning, he was greeted at the top of the dugout steps by manager Dave Roberts. He gave Yamamoto a hug and congratulated him on a job well done.

The Dodgers bullpen then added onto their dominant showing from Game 4. Though, Alex Vesia did suffer an injury that could impact his availability for the NLCS when it begins on Sunday.

As Dodgers relief pitchers continued to pass the baton to one another, Teoscar Hernández provided some insurance with a solo home run in the bottom of the seventh. That not only doubled the Dodgers lead but also snapped a string of 14 consecutive batters retired by Darvish.

After Michael Kopech worked a clean eighth inning, Blake Treinen retired the side in order to convert the save opportunity. Treinen recorded the final out against Fernando Tatis Jr., who was one of multiple Padres antagonists during the NLDS.

Dodgers celebrate eliminating Padres

As players opened champagne and beer bottles, the speaker system in the Dodgers clubhouse played Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” which has become an unofficial anthem of sorts for the team.

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By Matthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Managing Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com