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Watch Padres' Fernando Tatis and Manny Machado ignite Petco Park with homers

During the opening frame of the National League wild card series, San Diego grabbed an early edge against Chicago. Opening pitcher Matthew Boyd struggled immediately on the mound, allowing a 405-foot leadoff blast to Fernando Tatis Jr.

across the center field boundary. Moments later, teammate Manny Machado followed up by driving an 81-mph changeup 391 feet deep for another solo shot, bringing the score to 2-0.

The victor of this postseason matchup advances closer to a Division Series showdown against the Milwaukee Brewers.

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