San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar surprised Los Angeles Dodgers fans Sunday night during Game 2 of the National League Division Series.
Mookie Betts hit a long drive to left field off Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish. Profar drove the ball into the short fence in the corner of Dodger Stadium. Profar jumped and caught the ball in the faces of about six fans who reached for the ball that would become a home run.
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On October 6, 2024, San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar catches a ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts in the first inning of Game 2 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium. (Kyomio/Imagn Images)
Profar came down with the ball, but did not immediately show it to the referee. Instead, he talked a little trash to the fan who stole the ball from him. One man even gave props to a Padres player for making an incredible catch.
“That's always been one of my wishes,” he told Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal in a midgame interview. “I want to get a home run. And to be able to do that in a playoff game was awesome.” he said.
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Jurickson Profar of the San Diego Padres takes batting practice before Game 2 of the NLDS on October 6, 2024 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
At this point, San Diego was leading 1-0. Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a solo home run off Jack Flaherty to start the game.
The Padres were looking to tie the series after losing Game 1 to the Dodgers 7-5 on Saturday night.
Fernando Tatis Jr. (right) of the San Diego Padres celebrates his solo home run against Jurickson Profar in the first inning of Game 2 of the NLDS on October 6, 2024 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run home run in the first playoff game of his career. He won with two hits in five at bats. Profar went 0-for-3 in the game.
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