October 8, 2024 | Petco Park, San Diego, CA

The San Diego Padres secured a thrilling 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the National League Division Series (NLDS), taking a 2-1 series lead. The game took place on October 8, 2024, at Petco Park, where the Padres capitalized on a six-run rally in the second inning. Fernando Tatis Jr. highlighted the inning with a two-run home run, adding to the momentum that put the Padres ahead 6-1 early on.

Despite a grand slam from the Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernández that closed the gap, the Padres’ bullpen managed to hold the lead, with Robert Suarez earning a crucial save to secure the win . This victory puts the Padres just one win away from advancing to the National League Championship Series (NLCS).

Tomorrow’s Game 4 will see Dylan Cease starting for the Padres, while the Dodgers are expected to rely on a bullpen game . Padres fans are excitedly anticipating the possibility of a series win, building on the electric atmosphere at Petco Park tonight.