Padres Triumph Over Dodgers in NLDS Game 2

In a dramatic Game 2 of the NLDS, the San Diego Padres routed the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-2, evening the series at one game apiece. Fernando Tatis Jr. starred with two home runs, while Jackson Merrill and David Peralta also contributed to the Padres' six-home run barrage. Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty struggled, allowing four runs in 5.1 innings, and the team managed only five hits, continuing a disappointing playoff trend with seven losses in their last eight postseason games. The Padres' Yu Darvish delivered a stellar performance, yielding just one run over seven innings. As the series shifts to San Diego for Game 3, both teams face pressure to secure two more wins for advancement, with the Dodgers needing a strong offensive rebound to avoid significant organizational changes. Game 3 is scheduled for Tuesday at 9:08 p.m. ET.