Dodgers pitcher Flaherty hits Tatis Jr. with a fastball, then Tatis Jr. hits a home run; altercation between Smith and Profar.

In Game 2 of the NLDS, the Padres faced off against the Dodgers amid a charged atmosphere. Tensions escalated when Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty hit Fernando Tatis Jr. with a fastball, who later hit a home run. A brief altercation occurred between Dodgers catcher Will Smith and Padres batter Profar. Despite the hostility from fans and on-field incidents, both teams remained focused on their game, striving to perform at their best.