Dodgers, Padres Exchange Leads in Game 2: A Thrilling Back-and-Forth Battle
The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres went toe-to-toe in a thrilling Game 2 of the NLDS, trading the lead back and forth in a nail-biter that ultimately saw the Dodgers emerge victorious 5-4.
The Padres jumped out to an early lead, scoring three runs in the top of the first inning. They got things started with a solo homer from Fernando Tatis Jr. before Manny Machado added a two-run blast to put the Padres up 3-0.
The Dodgers responded in the bottom of the first with a two-run homer of their own from Mookie Betts, cutting the Padres lead to 3-2. However, the Padres extended their lead back to two runs in the top of the third inning on a solo homer from Ha-Seong Kim.
The Dodgers wouldn’t go away though. They battled back in the bottom of the fourth inning, tying the game on a two-run single from Max Muncy.
In the bottom of the sixth inning, the Dodgers took their first lead of the game. A single from Freddie Freeman and a walk from Trea Turner loaded the bases for Justin Turner, who delivered a game-winning two-run single to give the Dodgers a 5-4 lead.
The Padres had their chances in the late innings, but couldn’t push across a run. The Dodgers' pitching staff, led by Clayton Kershaw, was able to hold on for the victory.
Key Takeaways:
- The Dodgers' offense was unstoppable, coming back from a three-run deficit.
- The Padres' pitching staff struggled to keep the Dodgers in check.
- The Padres' offense missed key opportunities, leaving runners stranded.
What's Next:
The Dodgers will look to take a commanding 3-0 series lead in Game 3 in San Diego.
