Kiké Hernández addressed reporters after his standout offensive performance helped the Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the Rockies, noting that the improvement stemmed from a change in mental approach rather than any technical fix to his swing.
He acknowledged that much of his recent conversations with media had centered on injuries rather than his on-field contributions, adding that it felt good to be able to help the team for a change given his limited playing time this stretch.
Asked whether he had made a specific mechanical or approach-based adjustment, Kiké Hernández explained that the change was more mental than physical. He described having a lot on his mind and struggling to feel like his mechanics were clicking given the reduced playing time, but said he decided to stop overthinking it and simply go out and compete.
He said that mindset allowed him to put together two solid swings that contributed to the team's win, and expressed hope that he could retain that feeling and carry the momentum forward. He added that he planned to jot down some mental cues on the flight home in hopes of sustaining the approach through the upcoming home stand and road trip.
Reflecting on the broader context, Kiké Hernández acknowledged the team had not been playing its best baseball recently, but emphasized the importance of taking care of business against teams lower in the standings while grinding out results against stronger opponents. He noted the team had gone through a rough patch but had done what was needed to secure the series wins, with an off day now ahead for the group.