The Dodgers seemed to be on their way to a potential blowout win over the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night when the game took a turn in the fifth inning.
A mid-game surge at the plate by the Padres made things interesting over the final innings as the Dodgers hung on for a 5-3 win thanks to the efforts of the bullpen.
Here’s a look at some of the game’s more interesting moments, as captured by Los Angeles Times veteran photographers Gina Ferazzi, Wally Skalij and Robert Gauthier.
The Padres’ Ha-Seong Kim reacts after flying out to end Game 1 of the NLDS.
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Dodgers left fielder Trayce Thompson reacts after he is unable to catch a home-run ball hit by Wil Myers during the fifth inning.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
The Dodgers’ Will Smith runs to first base after hitting a run-scoring double off Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger during the third inning.
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Dodgers left fielder Trayce Thompson dives but can’t make a catch on a hit by San Diego’s Ha-Seong Kim during the fifth inning.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner tosses his bat after hitting a solo home run during the first inning.
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Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urías sits in the dugout watching plays with a tablet in the first inning.
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Dodgers teammates (from left) Freddie Freeman, Justin Turner, Trea Turner and Max Muncy sit in the dugout before Game 1 of the NLDS against the Padres.
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The Dodgers blue crew waves a flag for the fans before game one.
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Dodger fans cheer from the outfield as center fielder Cody Bellinger is introduced.
(Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Vesia, center, laughs while players are introduced before game one.
(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias warms up in front of fans in center field before game one.
(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)