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Padres Lead Brewers After Cronenworth's Solo Home Run
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In Short: However, Jake Cronenworth stepped up to the plate and hit a solo home run, giving the Padres a 3-2 lead.
Tuesday's Major League Baseball postseason action featured two NLDS Game 3s, with the Atlanta Braves facing the Los Angeles Dodgers in the early game and the San Diego Padres taking on the Milwaukee Brewers in the nightcap.
In the crucial nightcap at Petco Park, the Padres found themselves in an elimination game after the Brewers took a 2-0 series lead.
The game remained tight, with the Brewers evening the score at 2-2 in the top of the fifth inning.
However, Jake Cronenworth stepped up to the plate and hit a solo home run, giving the Padres a 3-2 lead.
The home run was crucial as the Brewers had the bases loaded and were poised to add more runs, putting pressure on the Padres.
The Padres' ability to prevent the game from getting out of hand after Cronenworth's home run showcased their resilience in a high-stakes situation.
The home run was a pivotal moment that could potentially shift the momentum of the series in favor of the Padres.
What this adds
The home run by Cronenworth highlights the importance of timely hitting in high-pressure situations.
The game's outcome remains uncertain, with the Padres needing to win three consecutive games to advance to the NLCS.
Background
The Dodgers' decision to start Skubal reflects their confidence in his ability to perform under pressure.
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a first-pitch home run to set the tone for the San Diego Padres' 8-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series.
What's still developing
- The Braves' win in Game 2 evened the series at 1-1 and gave them home-field advantage the rest of the way.
- As well, the Braves had ace Chris Sale starting on full rest for Game 3 against Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
- With the Brewers up 2-0 in the series after a pair of white-knuckled contests in Milwaukee, the Padres find themselves in an elimination game and tasked with winning three games in a row over the best team in baseball in order to advance to the NLCS.
- Here are the final scores and schedule for Tuesday's crucial action: To sum up all the NLDS Game 3 action, we're here to declare a winner and loser from each of the two Tuesday contests.
- The team that hits the most home runs had the overwhelming edge in a postseason game – or any game, for that matter – and that was indeed the case on Tuesday.