Hernandez is starting in left field Thursday and leading off against the Diamondbacks.
Hernandez is batting leadoff for the third time this season Thursday. In his other two games serving as the leadoff batter, Hernandez has gone 4-for-8 with a run and three strikeouts. He'll be facing left-hander Robbie Ray on Thursday, a pitcher he's gone 2-for-5 against with a pair of extra base hits.