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Tatis and Soto hit consecutive home runs and the Padres beat the Giants 7-3
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Dodgers sweep Padres to put stamp on early-season showdowns – Orange County Register
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Padres pull out 5-3 victory over Dodgers, tie NLDS 1-all
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Padres pull out 5-3 victory over Dodgers, tie NLDS 1-all
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Final Score: Giants band together to score run, lose to Padres 6-1 - McCovey Chronicles
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It's same old L.A. story as Padres lose to Dodgers, again - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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MLB roundup: Yu Darvish hits strikeout milestone in Padres' win
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Rockies homer twice in ninth, beat Padres 5-4 after 85-minute rain delay - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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NLDS: Dodgers lose to Padres in Game 3; LA in brink of elimination
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Padres beat White Sox, complete September surge - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Jack Flaherty turns in a clunker as Orioles blown out by Padres, 10-3 - Camden Chat