Tatis homers twice, drives in 4 runs to lead Padres to 8-1 win, 3-game sweep of Twins
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit two homers and drove in four runs for the red-hot San Diego Padres, who beat the Minnesota Twins 8-1 Sunday for a three-game sweep in a showdown of teams pushing for wild-card spots. Luis Rengifo hit a tiebreaking two-run double with the bases loaded in the sixth and Walker Buehler (8-6) pitched six strong innings for the Padres, who continue to hold the National League's…
San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. delivered an impressive performance, hitting two home runs and driving in four runs in a 8-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins. This win secured the Padres' 11th triumph in their last 14 games and marked their 21st win of the season. Tatis' double in the third inning and a two-run single in the eighth inning were crucial to the Padres' dominance.
The Twins, aiming for a wild-card spot, fell back into a tight race, losing their third consecutive playoff berth. Luis Rengifo added a tiebreaking two-run double with bases loaded in the sixth, extending the Padres' lead to 3-1. Buehler's six strong innings, allowing only one run and four hits, proved instrumental in securing the Padres' win.
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