The San Diego Padres edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 in Game 3 of the NLDS, taking a 2-1 series lead. The Padres exploded for six runs in the second inning, highlighted by Fernando Tatis Jr.'s two-run homer. Mookie Betts gave the Dodgers hope with a first-inning homer, and Teoscar Hernández's grand slam in the third brought the game within reach.

Despite the early fireworks, both teams' bullpens held strong, with the Padres' Robert Suarez securing the final outs. The series continues with Game 4 in San Diego, where the Padres can eliminate the Dodgers, while the latter must win to force a decisive Game 5.