Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres Sweep Braves as MLB Fans Hype NLDS Matchup vs. Dodgers
Andrew PetersOctober 3, 2024
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The San Diego Padres are moving on to the National League Division Series after completing a sweep of the Atlanta Braves with a 5-4 win on Wednesday.
The Padres will now get a matchup with the top-seeded Los Angeles Dodgers.
All five of San Diego’s runs came in the bottom of the second inning, but the early lead meant the Braves had to play from behind for most of the game.
Kyle Higashioka hit his second home run of the series to get the Padres on the board, and Manny Machado followed the deep shot with a two-run RBI double. Jackson Merrill added more insurance with a two-run triple to make it a 5-1 lead.
The Braves homered in the top of the fifth and made things interesting in the eighth after Michael Harris II hit a two-run home run to make it 5-4, but the Padres ultimately kept Atlanta from getting any more runs across for the remainder of the eighth and Robert Suarez set the Braves down in order in the ninth.
Now having secured a spot in the NLDS, the Padres have an exciting matchup against their rivals. It’s safe to say fans, including the ones at Petco Park on Wednesday, are excited to see the two teams square off.
Sportsnet @SportsnetPetco Park erupts with “Beat LA” chants. 📣 pic.twitter.com/AL1HgKbDCq
𝐾𝑦𝑙𝑒𝑒 シ @BSP_SullyPadres Dodgers NLDS is going to be one for the ages.
Phillies Baseball Talk @FightinsTalkI’d assume Dodgers fans aren’t too excited to see the Padres? Feels like the Padres have had their number.
𝕯. @NTVE_TongueDodgers x Padres match up is gonna light the city up.
Matthew Cardenas @Matt__CardPadres/Dodgers will be must-watch
Nick Right @DodgerDouganPadres vs Dodgers is what everyone but Dodgers fans want to see lol
MettaWorldCrazy @MettaWorldCrazyThat Padres Dodgers series is gonna be 🔥 https://t.co/OBG6mCaGfi
Matt Hladik @MattHladik919Padres-Dodgers gonna be 🔥🔥🔥🔥
andrew @peteyszncannot wait for dodgers padres, gonna be so so good
Nate McLean @NateMcLean14Dodgers Padres is going to go so incredibly hard
Michael @elvatomasfrescoDodgers vs Padres 🍿
GrabTheLine @grab_linePadres / Dodgers. This will be a battle. It will also crown the WS Winner.
Heading into the division series, one thing to note is starting pitcher Joe Musgrove’s status. The star exited Wednesday’s game early with right elbow tightness, which isn’t exactly the best news heading into an important series. Whether he will have to miss time is unclear.
The last time the Padres reached the NLDS in 2022, they faced a top-seeded Dodgers team and beat them 3-1 to advance to the NLCS, where they lost to the Philadelphia Phillies. As they take on their rivals this year, they’ll hope to send them packing once again.
