Jake Cronenworth smashed a solo home run, putting the Padres back ahead with a 3-2 lead in Game 3 of the National League Division Series at Petco Park on Tuesday, October 6. The stadium absolutely erupted as Cronenworth sent that ball flying.
The Fifth Inning Firestorm
That solo shot wasn’t just any old home run; it was a clutch, 368-foot bomb to right field in the bottom of the fifth inning. Talk about a momentum shifter. The Milwaukee Brewers had just done their best to shut down the home crowd, evening the score in the top half of that same inning. They were even threatening to blow the game wide open, with the bases loaded and chances to add even more runs. But somehow, the Padres held the line, preventing the Brewers from truly getting out of hand.
A Game-Changing Blast
Then Cronenworth stepped up and said, “Not today.” His blast immediately cut into any swagger the Brewers thought they had built up. It wasn’t just a run; it was a statement. Getting that lead back right after Milwaukee tied it up, and after they had runners everywhere? That’s the kind of clutch moment you live for in October.
The Padres are now up 3-2 in Game 3, thanks to Cronenworth’s absolute moonshot. Every single pitch from here on out is gonna be massive.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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