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How an Unlikely Brotherhood Between Teoscar Hernández and Andy Pages Is Quietly Powering the Dodgers’ Rise

How an Unlikely Brotherhood Between Teoscar Hernández and Andy Pages Is Quietly Powering the Dodgers’ Rise

“We all knew he was gonna get to the big leagues last year,” Hernández said. “When you see a good player, you’re gonna see it right away. You’re gonna see the guy has talent. You’re gonna know right away if he can play in the big leagues.”

That’s why, once Pages did join the Dodgers, Hernández helped him hone the mental side of his game.

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In the good times, like when Pages hit over .300 in his first 20 games, Hernández reinforced his confidence. In bad stretches, like when Pages was demoted after a 33-game run through July and early August in which he batted .226 with just one home run and 28 strikeouts, Hernández tried to foster positivity.

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