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MLB·RECAP·August 23, 2026 05:07 AM ET

Heriberto Hernandez hits 19th homer in 4-2 win

The solo drive traveled 393 feet at 109.2 mph.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 231 min read
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Heriberto Hernandez HR #19. Solo. 3-0 Miami. Via @CraigMish on X

What happened: The second-inning swing extended the lead to 3-0. Heriberto Hernandez finished 1-for-3 with a walk, one RBI and one run scored.

Why it matters: The victory secured the series. The homer supplied what became the winning margin in the 4-2 finish.

By the numbers: The 393-foot drive left the bat at 109.2 mph with a 22-degree launch angle and projected to clear the fence in all 30 MLB parks.

What to watch: Hernandez's next home run would give him 20 for the season.

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