On Friday night, Los Angeles Dodgers fan-favorite Kiké Hernández provided an unforgettable finish to his postgame interview after playing a pivotal role in eliminating the San Diego Padres in Game 5 of the NLDS. Hernández, known for his clutch performances, once again stepped up when it mattered most, contributing both at the plate and in the field to help secure the Dodgers’ 2-0 victory.
In the second inning, Hernández jumpstarted the Dodgers’ offense by launching a solo home run off Padres’ ace Yu Darvish, putting Los Angeles on the board with a 1-0 lead.
His homer, a shot to left field with two outs, gave the Dodgers the momentum they needed, and the team never looked back from there.
This early boost energized the crowd at Dodger Stadium, while the Dodgers’ pitching staff shut down San Diego’s bats, silencing the Padres’ offense for the remainder of the game.
As the game wore on, the Padres’ offensive struggles became a point of ridicule on social media, with fans mocking their inability to generate any meaningful threat.
Hernández, meanwhile, wasn’t done making an impact. He fielded a ground ball from Padres’ star Fernando Tatis Jr. to secure the final out of the series, putting an exclamation point on the Dodgers’ dominant performance.
After the game, Hernández sat down for a postgame interview with FOX field reporter Ken Rosenthal. When asked what set this year’s Dodgers team apart from the seven other postseason squads he had been a part of, Hernández paused for a moment to ensure they were broadcasting live before delivering his now-famous response.
“Are we live?” Hernández asked.
When Rosenthal confirmed they were, Hernández coolly replied, “The fact that we don’t give a f–k,” dropping a perfectly timed F-bomb that instantly made headlines. The candid and bold comment highlighted the relaxed, confident, and fearless attitude of this Dodgers team.
Hernández’s postseason heroics continued to build his impressive October resume. His home run in Game 5 marked the 14th of his playoff career, an incredible achievement that ranks him 20th on MLB’s all-time postseason home run list.
Despite playing alongside superstars like Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Shohei Ohtani, Hernández once again found a way to step into the spotlight and become a hero for the Dodger faithful.
With his power at the plate, his reliability in the field, and his charismatic presence in postgame interviews, Hernández cemented his place as a Dodgers icon, both on and off the field.
