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Sports · Baseball · published 2026-08-26 · via Sports Illustrated

Roberts Challenges Hernandez and Betts to Reverse Slumps

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts publicly urged Teoscar Hernandez and Mookie Betts to improve their production. Hernandez is batting .244 with 11 home runs, while Betts is at .246 with 16 homers. Roberts emphasized the need for right-handed hitters to step up against tough left-handed pitching.

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Hernandez's benching in Tuesday's opener against Atlanta marked a notable shift, with Alex Call taking his spot in the lineup. The outfielder's production has lagged well below his usual standards, and Roberts had previously warned that reduced playing time would follow continued struggles. Betts, while improved in August, still sits far off his typical All-Star pace.

The Dodgers' lineup depth has been tested by injuries beyond the two slumping hitters. Andy Pages' fractured hand removes another right-handed bat for at least a

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