Kiké Hernández delivers again in the postseason, hitting a key home run to help the Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 in Game 3 of the NL Division Series. The homer, hit off Braves starter Chris Sale, is presented across outlets as the decisive moment in a game that moves the Dodgers to a 2-1 series lead.

Multiple reports note that it is Hernández’s 17th career postseason home run, placing him one spot behind “Mr. October” Reggie Jackson for the most playoff homers in MLB history. Outlets describe him as a crucial late-game bat and emphasize the context of his contribution after getting a start in the playoffs. While some stories focus on the win’s importance, others underscore the historical milestone associated with the swing.

Overall coverage aligns on the game result, the opponent and pitcher, and the postseason home run number, with differences mainly in framing—either the “October hero” narrative or the record-setting statistical significance.