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Fernando Tatis Jr. Hits 3-Run Homer to Lead Padres Past Royals

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUN 20 – Fernando Tatís Jr. ended a 98 at-bat homerless streak with a three-run homer that helped the Padres win 5-1, improving their recent record despite offensive struggles, officials said.

  • On Saturday, June 21, Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a three-run homer at Petco Park, powering the San Diego Padres to a 5-1 victory against the Kansas City Royals.
  • Tatis ended a 21-game homer drought dating back to May 27 by hitting his first long ball in 98 plate appearances amid the Padres' recent struggles.
  • Tatis' homer came in the seventh inning to left centerfield and drove in Jose Iglesias and Bryce Johnson, providing much-needed relief for the Padres' heavily used bullpen.
  • Tatis described the home run as very important for the team, providing much-needed relief for the bullpen, and mentioned that he continues to play despite lingering soreness after narrowly avoiding a wrist injury.
  • The Padres improved to 3-7 in their last ten games but will look to win the rubber match in the three-game series against the Royals on Sunday with Randy Vasquez starting.
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archyde broke the news in on Friday, June 20, 2025.
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