Shohei Ohtani hit a tying, three-run homer in the second inning of his highly anticipated playoff debut to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 7-5 in their National League Division Series opener.

Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer in his postseason debut, Teoscar Hernández’s two-run single gave Los Angeles its first lead in a playoff game in two years, and the Dodgers beat the San Diego Padre

Welcome to the postseason, Shohei Ohtani. He hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the second to even the score for the Dodgers against the Padres.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw stands on the field during practice in preparation for Game 1 of a baseball NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres in Los Angeles, Friday, Oct. 4,

Clayton Kershaw's hopes of recovering from his toe injury in time to help a needy Los Angeles Dodgers rotation at some point this postseason have come to an end, as manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that the team is "closing the door" on his return.

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ quest to win their second World Series championship in five years will have to be done without Clayton Kershaw. The 36-year-old Clayton Kershaw hasn’t pitched since Aug. 30, as he continues to deal with a bone spur in his left big toe.