The San Diego Padres faced off against the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series. Despite the Braves' recent doubleheader, their offense showed promise, getting runners on base early but failing to capitalize.

Fernando Tatis Jr. shined for the Padres, hitting a two-run homer in the first inning, followed by an RBI sacrifice fly from Kyle Higashioka, giving San Diego a 3-0 lead. The Braves struggled with their pitching rotation, missing key players due to fatigue and injury.