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Teoscar Hernandez brings the heat as Dodgers strike first in NLDS opener against Braves

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Murray, T. L. (2026, October 3). Teoscar Hernandez brings the heat as Dodgers strike first in NLDS opener against Braves. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/03/sports/teoscar-hernandez-delivers-early-heat-as-dodgers-strike-first-in-nlds-opener/

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Teoscar Hernandez hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning of Game 1 of the NLDS between the Dodgers and Braves at Dodger Stadium, scoring Freddie Freeman. The game took place during a heatwave with temperatures reaching 102 degrees Fahrenheit pregame. To help fans cope, the stadium provided free water bottles and Gatorade, and installed large fan misters for cooling. Fans used various methods to stay cool, including personal-sized misting fans and seeking shade behind center field.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers opened their National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves on October 3rd in sweltering conditions, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius) at Dodger Stadium. Despite being heavy favorites to win the series (-230 odds), the Dodgers faced a challenging environment as they started Game 1 with Tarik Skubal pitching for them instead of Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Braves, who advanced after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in a winner-take-all game, remained unfazed by the heat and were tipped as slight underdogs to win Game 1 (+177 odds) due to their recent form against Los Angeles during the regular season. Fans were encouraged to stay hydrated and wear hats and sunscreen to combat the extreme temperatures forecasted for what could be the hottest postseason game at Dodger Stadium since 2017. The series continued with Games 2 through 5 scheduled over the following days, all set to air on FOX or FS1. Despite the odds, some analysts predict an upset given the unpredictable nature of high-stakes games under extreme weather conditions. Fans without cable could watch Game 1 for free using a five-day trial offered by DIRECTV. Emergency medical teams were on standby to handle potential heat-related issues among spectators.

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Teoscar Hernandez kicked off the scoring for the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLDS as the California heat wave is taking its toll on baseball fans at Dodger Stadium. asserted

wave → kick → Stadium

Hernandez hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the fourth inning off of Braves reliever Victor Mederos to bring home Freddie Freeman who was on first after a walk. asserted

who → hit → walk

Dodgers ace Tarik Skubal has shined in first five innings of his start, allowing no runs and one hit. asserted

Skubal → shin → runs

With Saturday being the first day of a heatwave that’s expected to linger through mid-October, the fans are certainly feeling the effects of the triple-digit temperatures. asserted

fans → expect → temperatures

As fans started to enter the gates of the stadium, journalist Arash Markazi reported that they were being greeted with complimentary Dasani water bottles and were also being given free Gatorade as a way to keep them hydrated. asserted

they → start → them

Markazi continued to post more videos of fans trying to cool off as they were gathering in front of large fan misters and were also purchasing personal-sized ones for $28. asserted

they → continue → 28

Before first pitch, he posted a video of the fans gathering under the shaded area behind center field, doing their best to cool off. asserted

fans → post → best

As the game was about to begin, the live broadcast showed the fans trying to avoid the sun beating down on them by stashing the complimentary towels they were given underneath their hats while covering their necks. asserted

they → begin → necks

They were also seen waving themselves with personalized fans. asserted

They → see → fans

Video journalist Steve Saldivar reported that during the pregame flyover, the temperature was already at a scorching level of 102 degrees. asserted

temperature → report → degrees

But still, the harsh conditions weren’t enough to keep the Dodgers fan base from soaking up the sun. asserted

conditions → keep → sun

On X, the account @MooneyOwnsYou posted a video of a shirtless Dodgers fan soaking in the heat, wearing nothing but a pair of shorts and flip-flops, with two empty Dos Equis beer cans next to him. asserted

account → post → him

@SoCalEricLittle posted photos on his X account of the Dodgers fans enduring long traffic lines to enter the stadium, while finding their seats during pregame. asserted

fans → post → pregame

When the game officially started, it was already starting to look like a packed house, as fans were seen filling in the outfield and the shaded areas in the stadium. asserted

fans → start → stadium

Teoscar Hernandez brings the heat as Dodgers strike first in NLDS opener against Braves

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