Padres push Dodgers to the brink in Game 3 of NLDS

State of play: Los Angeles struck first with an early solo home run from Mookie Betts. Jurickson Profar almost stole that one too.

• The Padres countered with six runs in the second inning, capped off by a two-run home run by Fernando Tatis Jr., his fourth of the postseason.
• Dodgers' left fielder Teoscar Hernández made it a game again with a grand slam off of starting pitcher Michael King to make it 5-6.

Yes, but: The Padres would never relinquish the lead.

What they're saying: "It's amazing," Tatis Jr. said in a post-game interview.

• "There's still a lot of work to do," he said. "One step at a time."

💭 Andy's thought bubble: "Holy smokes. That was electric," he texted from the roaring stadium, where fans sang "All the Small Things" with blink-182's Tom DeLonge.

What's next: The Padres are back at Petco Park for Wednesday's game at 6:08pm on FS1.

• Tickets are sold out, but fans can find seats on Stubhub for about $300 after fees, or hangout in Gallagher Square for $200.