Teoscar Hernández continued his recent surge Monday night, delivering the biggest swing in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 42nd comeback victory of the season.

With Los Angeles leading the Cincinnati Reds 2-1, Hernández crushed a hanging changeup into the Dodgers bullpen in left field for a three-run home run. The Dodgers won the game 6-3.

The ball left his bat at 112.6 mph, making it his hardest-hit ball of the season.

According to Dodger Blue, Hernández explained afterward that his recent hard contact has come from having a clear plan at the plate and being able to execute it.

He also said his swing currently feels strong and that consistently driving the ball hard to all parts of the field has raised his confidence.

That improvement began near the end of the Dodgers’ previous road trip.

“When you’re able to have a plan and go up there and execute it, I think that’s the result every player is going to get,” Hernández said.

“Obviously my swing is really good right now. Like I always say, when I can hit the ball hard all over the place, that’s when the confidence level is going to be really high.”

On Aug. 30, Hernández homered against Framber Valdez of the Detroit Tigers, although manager Dave Roberts said at the time that moving the veteran outfielder into more of a platoon role could benefit Los Angeles.

The Dodgers eventually chose not to promote an outfield prospect when active rosters expanded Sept. 1.

Hernández has responded by rewarding that confidence.

He’s 14-for-29 (.483) with a home run and 10 RBIs in eight games of the current homestand, including 5-for-6 with a home run, four RBIs, a triple and three runs scored in the last two games.

Hernández credited mechanical adjustments to his swing for the turnaround.

He said the improved mechanics have helped his confidence because he is taking better at-bats, getting the results he wants and contributing while the Dodgers are winning.

“I fixed my mechanics, my swing,” Hernández explained. “Obviously the confidence now that I’ve been taking better at-bats and getting the results I want. And we’re winning. I think confidence is the key for everything.”

The 33-year-old also explained that putting himself in a better hitting position has improved his ability to recognize pitches, which has led directly to more consistent hard contact.

Hernández’s impact has extended beyond the production itself.

The Dodgers offense has gone through prolonged stretches of inconsistency this season, making Hernández’s resurgence particularly valuable.

Roberts has repeatedly emphasized that Los Angeles is a better team when Hernández is in the lineup and producing in the middle of the order.

His ability to provide power against both right-handed and left-handed pitching creates a threat that changes how opponents approach the heart of the lineup.

Hernández also brings an important emotional element.

His enthusiasm and energy are visible in the dugout and can help lift teammates during difficult stretches.

“I’ve said it all along, we’re better when he’s in the lineup,” Roberts said.

“We’re better when we can feel good about him being in the middle of the order because there’s the threat of slug versus right and left. This last seven or eight days, there really hasn’t been a better player out there.”

Hernández combines strength with the ability to drive pitches to different parts of the field.

When his mechanics are synchronized, he does not need to sell out for power.

Better positioning allows him to recognize pitches earlier, stay balanced and let his natural strength generate damage.

That combination of confidence, preparation and power makes Hernández particularly dangerous when he is locked in.

For Los Angeles, his recent resurgence could be arriving at an ideal time.