Fernando Tatis Jr. plays superhero, powers Padres past Mets
Fernando Tatis Jr. put on a performance worthy of the big screen, blasting two home runs and robbing a grand slam as the Padres defeated the New York Mets 5-2 at Citi Field.
On August 18, 2026, San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. put on a remarkable performance against the New York Mets in a 5-2 victory at Citi Field. Tatis Jr. hit two home runs, robbed a grand slam, and helped save his team's starter from a disastrous inning. His first home run, a 452-foot blast, was his 14th of the season and tied him for the most longest homers in the league.
After his impressive blast, Tatis Jr. came to the plate again and, with the bases loaded and two outs, took away a grand slam from Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor with a spectacular leap at the wall. The Padres' ace, Robbie Ray, delivered a strong outing in his first start for San Diego since being acquired from the San Francisco Giants, allowing just one run on three hits over six innings and striking out four.
Manny Machado and Tatis Jr. combined for a four-run inning in the bottom of the fifth, pushing the Padres ahead 5-2. With this win, the Padres moved up to 68-59 on the season and doubled their lead over division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks for the third Wild Card spot in the National League.
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