Oct 7,V7N- In a thrilling Game 2 of the National League Division Series, Fernando Tatis Jr. led the San Diego Padres to a commanding 10-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, hitting two home runs and helping the team even the series.

The Padres showcased their power by hitting a franchise playoff record of six home runs during the game.Tatis opened the scoring with a home run in the first inning and added another in the ninth. Former Dodger David Peralta contributed with a two-run homer in the second inning, while Jackson Merrill and Xander Bogaerts hit back-to-back homers in the eighth. Kyle Higashioka also joined the home run party in the ninth.

On the mound, right-hander Yu Darvish delivered a strong performance, allowing just one run on three hits over seven innings, striking out three and walking two. This victory marked a significant turnaround for the Padres, who are now heading home for Game 3 on Tuesday.Tatis expressed the team's mindset, stating, "We've had our foot on the pedal since the beginning... That's what we're capable of doing and we're going to keep that mentality.

" Meanwhile, the Dodgers struggled offensively, with Shohei Ohtani going 0-for-4 and the top three spots in their batting order combining for an 0-for-12 performance.Dodgers manager Dave Roberts described the game as "ugly," emphasizing the need for his team to regroup after a disappointing outing. The game also featured some heated moments, including a hit-by-pitch incident that escalated tensions between the teams.As the series shifts to San Diego, the Padres will look to build on this momentum and capitalize on their home-field advantage.

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