Enrique Hernandez met with reporters to discuss his recent performance at the plate, describing how much it meant to him personally to contribute positively after a stretch in which conversations around him had centered mostly on his injuries rather than his play on the field. He noted that it felt good to be able to help the team, even while acknowledging his playing time had been limited.
When asked about what led to his improved swing, Enrique Hernandez explained that the change was primarily mental rather than mechanical. He described having a lot on his mind, with his mechanics feeling off due to the lack of consistent playing time, which made it difficult to work through adjustments and feel like things were coming together.
He explained that he reached a point where he simply decided to let go of the frustration and focus on competing freely. That mindset, he said, allowed him to put together a pair of solid swings that ended up helping the team, something he described as a welcome contribution. He added that he hoped to carry that same feeling and approach into future games.
Asked how he managed to make that mental shift heading into the game, Enrique Hernandez reiterated that it came down to deciding to compete without overthinking, noting that his recent struggles had left him in a mindset where he was simply looking to get a good pitch to hit and trust his swing. He mentioned planning to jot down some cues afterward in hopes of sustaining the positive feeling through the upcoming stretch of games.
Turning to the team's broader situation, Enrique Hernandez acknowledged that they had not been playing their best baseball recently, but emphasized the importance of taking care of business against opponents lower in the standings while grinding through matchups against stronger teams. He noted that the team accomplished what it needed to do to secure the recent wins, and pointed to the upcoming off day as an important opportunity to regroup and rest before continuing on to face the Pittsburgh Pirates.