Fernando Tatis Jr. and Austin Hays lead Padres to 7-2 win over Astros

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a three-run homer and Austin Hays added a two-run shot in his first at-bat with San Diego, contributing to a 7-2 victory over the Houston Astros on August 9. The Padres took two of three in the series and improved their postseason bid, remaining one game out of a National League playoff spot. Jackson Merrill and Gavin Sheets also homered for the Padres, while Randy Vásquez pitched five innings and allowed just two hits. The Astros' Daulton Varsho hit a two-run homer in the second inning. Both teams have upcoming series, with the Astros facing the San Francisco Giants.

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