Enrique Hernandez credited the Los Angeles Dodgers with an all-around team effort in their series victory on October 8, 2026.
Hernandez said the Dodgers performed well in several areas, stating, "Our starting rotation did a great job. Our bullpen did an amazing job as well. We played good defense." He also noted, "we did a lot of things well and I think we're not even firing on all cylinders yet."
Hernandez highlighted Miguel Rojas's loaded-bases hit and Max Muncy's insurance run as important offensive contributions, saying, "Baez coming up huge with that base hit with the bases loaded. Muncy with a huge insurance run." He added, "We stayed patient," describing composure as part of creating the decisive opportunity.
Hernandez explained that Chadwick, who worked with Edwin Diaz while both were with Triple-A, noticed a mechanical issue in Diaz's delivery. Hernandez stated, "a former Brave Chadwick Trump who was with us in Triple A noticed something in his mechanics," and said, "it was a very easy fix and Sugar is back to being Sugar." He also described his support for Diaz, saying, "I'm the hype man for a lot of people, but that's part of why I'm here."
The Dodgers planned to identify their next opponent after the remaining postseason result was determined, with Hernandez saying, "we'll watch game five and figure out who who we need to play on and prepare for them." He identified the objective as "nobody's lost sight of the main objective, which is being the last team standing."