Padres Lose Game 5, Season Ends Quietly

The Padres' season came to a close with a 2-0 loss to the Dodgers in Game 5 of the NL Division Series. The team struggled to score, going 24 consecutive innings without a run. Despite leading the series 2-1, they couldn't pull through in the final two games. The Dodgers' pitching was stellar, with relief pitchers retiring 26 straight batters, a postseason record. The Padres had a successful regular season with 93 wins and a wild-card series sweep, but their performance against the Dodgers' bullpen was their downfall. Fernando Tatis Jr. had a rough game, grounding into a double play after striking out earlier. The team's confidence, built on comeback victories, couldn't save them from this loss. Yu Darvish pitched well, but two home runs by the Hernández brothers sealed the Padres' fate. The season ends with a blank stare and a long drive home, with no champagne celebrations this time.