Fernando Tatis Jr. robs a grand slam and hits 2 homers in Padres’ 5-2 win over Mets
San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. orchestrated a five-run victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday night, stealing a grand slam from Francisco Lindor and slugging two homers of his own. Tatis' first pitch home run traveled 452 feet into the second deck in left field, surpassing his personal record of 18 career leadoff homers.
The Padres' ace, Robbie Ray, delivered a stellar performance, allowing just three hits in six innings and striking out four batters. The Padres' leadoff man, Mason Miller, added to the win with a save and a strikeout in the ninth inning. Manny Machado, who already had a career-high 24 home runs, drove in a run with a solo homer in the ninth.
The Mets, meanwhile, faced a tough task as they struggled to score, with Luis Robert Jr. managing to hit a solo homer in the eighth inning. New York's starting pitcher, Robert Stock, struggled mightily, allowing three runs and pitching to a career-high seven strikeouts in five innings. Their playoff hopes now hang in the balance as they prepare for a crucial series finale against the Padres.
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