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Dodgers president urged Kike Hernandez to wear banana suit in dugout

Kiké Hernandez was a conspicuous presence in the corner of the Dodgers’ dugout, wearing his bright yellow “Rally Banana” jacket during their 14th-inning rally against the San Francisco Giants.

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The 24-year-old utilityman was placed on the 15-day disabled list prior to the game with a Grade 1 hamstring, so he intentionally went inside the clubhouse in the ninth inning, in case the Dodgers happened to win in their final plate appearance.

“I came in here to like contain myself,” he said, thinking that he might further injure his hamstring celebrating on the field.