WATCH: Kike Hernandez Heroics Light up Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros ALCS
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Despite their best efforts, the Boston Red Sox went down fighting to the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the ALCS yesterday. Although they couldn’t snatch a victory away from home, they took heart from the performance of Enrique “Kike” Hernandez.
The 30-year-old moved to the Red Sox after clinching the World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers last season. However, he won the hearts of Boston with his performance yesterday as he brought them close to beating the Astros in the Minute Maid Park.
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Enrique “Kike” Hernandez steals the show in Game 1 of the ALCS
Throughout yesterday’s game, the Puerto Rican delivered across the board. From making crucial plays on the field to smashing runs, Kike left everything on the field, putting on a show which was nothing short of spectacular in the process.
His highlight reel began from the bottom of the second inning. With all bases loaded for the Astros, Hernandez took a stunning diving catch in center field to dismiss Michael Brantley. This play ended the second inning, with Hernandez preventing the Astros from building on their 1-0 lead.
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THIS MAN IS DOING IT ALL!
Kiké Hernández with a HUGE catch to keep multiple Astros runs off the board! pic.twitter.com/0XvKTzFb1u
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 16, 2021
He then smashed a 77mph pitch from Framber Valdez straight into the stands to score a solo home run in the top of the third inning. This tied the game 1-1, with the Red Sox adding two more runs in the inning to go up 3-1. Hernandez’s hit even left Astros manager Dusty Baker stunned, whose reaction featured on the screen alongside the action at that moment.
No words….
Kiké Hernández is NOT HUMAN right now! pic.twitter.com/zlOpA10ESF
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 16, 2021
The Puerto Rican then produced a double in the fourth inning which took him to a stunning 3-3 in the game. He came close to completing a cycle in the game, needing just a triple to achieve the feat. Although he didn’t get that triple, it displayed his hitting consistency on the night.
Double. ✅
Kiké Hernández is 3-for-3 tonight and it's only the 4th inning. He's a triple away from the cycle. pic.twitter.com/3BMw3expCY
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 16, 2021
Kike then produced a catch to end the fifth inning. Despite looking out-of-position, he held on to the ball to keep the Astros two runs behind.
Kiké Hernández made all of Boston hold their breath on that one 😅 pic.twitter.com/umlWrpagri
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 16, 2021
Although the Astros forged ahead, Hernandez kept the Red Sox in the hunt in the bottom of the ninth inning. The 30-year-old produced another home run to bring them within one of the Astros.
KIKE HERNANDEZ 👊
Keeping it close at the top of the 9th! pic.twitter.com/t2kDsSUwPF
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) October 16, 2021
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Can the Boston Red Sox tie the series later today?
The 2018 World Series champions will look to bounce back later today, with Game 2 taking place in the Minute Maid Park.
Despite losing yesterday’s game, the 5-4 scoreline depicted just how close they came to winning. And with the series moving to Boston after today’s game, the Red Sox will hope to head there with the series tied.
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