Did Kike Hernandez have an unfortunate toilet incident during the 2020 playoffs?

All the attention has been on Boston Red Sox utility man Kike Hernandez ever since he opened up about the unfortunate toilet incident during the 2020 playoffs.

In a promotional video for the Red Sox, Hernandez was speaking with the team's third baseman Justin Turner when the former was asked about his most embarrassing moment.

Hernandez responded by recounting an event from the 2020 NLDS against the San Diego Padres. In that game, he struck out after three pitches due to a diarrhea-inducing antibiotic and went back to the bench. The utility man apparently assumed he only broke wind but it was excrement.

“I was DHing and I thought I farted. I went out to lead off the inning [and] I struck out in three pitches," mentioned Hernandez, explaining the mess.

"Kiké Hernández s**t himself during the 2020 playoffs." - Tyler Milliken

Hernandez’s 2020 NLDS accident took place in the second half of the sixth inning.

Boston Red Sox's Kike Hernandez's 2022 MLB season was hindered by injuries

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In the 2022 MLB season, injuries limited Kike Hernandez to just 93 games as the Boston Red Sox finished last in the American League East. Before he was placed on the Injured List due to a right hip flexor strain, Hernandez also tested positive for COVID-19.

"Is Kike ever going to play for the Red Sox again?" - DeeJay Crafte

In August 2022, Hernandez rejoined the team. A month later, Boston announced a one-year, $10 million contract extension for Kiki.