Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres stay hot, taking series from Astros
SAN DIEGO - This is the San Diego Padres (62-57) team that most players and coaches have been waiting for and talking about all season.
San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a three-run home run in the fourth inning against the Houston Astros, helping the Padres secure a 7-2 victory and take the three-game series 2-1. This win marked one of the Padres' most complete games of the season, continuing their impressive 14-9 stretch since the All-Star break.
With four wins in their last seven series, the Padres are now 62-57, and if they maintain this level of play, they could clinch a playoff spot and potentially become a dark horse to make a run in the postseason. Manager Craig Stammen expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, stating that this game was the best representation of their potential.
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