Photos: Magical moments from Dodgers’ NLDS Game 1 win over Padres

The Dodgers appeared on course for a possible blowout win over the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium Tuesday night in Game 1 of the National League Division Series when the game took a turn in the fifth inning.
A mid-game surge on the plate by the Padres kept things interesting in the final innings as the Dodgers held on to a 5-3 win thanks to bullpen efforts.
Here’s a look at some of the game’s more interesting moments, captured by Los Angeles Times veteran photographers Gina Ferazzi, Wally Skalij and Robert Gauthier.

The Padres’ Ha-Seong Kim reacts after being flown out to end Game 1 of the NLDS.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers left fielder Trayce Thompson reacts after failing to catch a home run ball hit by Wil Myers in the fifth inning.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

The Dodgers’ Will Smith runs to first base after hitting a run-scoring double in front of Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger in the third inning.
(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers left fielder Trayce Thompson dives but fails to catch a hit from San Diego’s Ha-Seong Kim in the fifth inning.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner throws his bat after hitting a solo home run in the first inning.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urías sits in the dugout and uses a tablet to watch the games in the first inning.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

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.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

The Dodgers blue crew waves a flag to fans before the first game.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Dodger fans cheer from the outfield as midfielder Cody Bellinger is introduced.
(Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Vesia, center, laughs as players are introduced before the first game.
(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias warms up in front of fans in midfield before the first game.
(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
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