Fernando Tatis Jr. hits first home run of season against Nationals
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 12:51 AM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his first home run of the season during the San Diego Padres' game against the Washington Nationals. The 451-foot shot marked the end of a homer-less streak for Tatis, who has faced scrutiny for his early-season performance. The Padres continue to seek momentum as they navigate the season, looking to improve their standing in the National League. Tatis' performance will be a focal point as the team progresses further into the schedule.
- •Tatis hit a 451-foot home run in Washington.
- •The homer was his first of the season.
- •The Padres aim to enhance their standing in the league.
- •This marks the end of Tatis' homer-less streak.
- 1:45 AMESPN — Tatis hits 451-foot HR to end MLB-worst drought
- 10:55 PMCBS MLB — Fernando Tatis Jr. finally hits first home run of season: Why Padres star endured lengthy power drought
- 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — Finally! Fernando Tatis Jr. crushes a 451-foot drive for his first home run of the season
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Fernando Tatis Jr. finally hits first HR of season with 451-foot monster vs. Nationals
"Fernando Tatis Jr. finally connected for his first home run of the season on Saturday, slugging a 451-foot solo shot to left field in the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals. Tatis, who has five 20-homer seasons in his career and hit 42 in 2021, had not gone deep in 240 plate appearances before this game — the longest drought in the major leagues.
"Fernando Tatis Jr., in an MLB-worst drought, finally hit his first homer of the season with a 451-foot solo shot to left field against the Nationals.
"Tatis has averaged 24 homers a year as a big-leaguer, but didn't go deep until his 56th game this season
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External links- ESPNMay 31, 2026, 1:45 AMTatis hits 451-foot HR to end MLB-worst drought
Fernando Tatis Jr., in an MLB-worst drought, finally hit his first homer of the season with a 451-foot solo shot to left field against the Nationals.
- CBS MLBMay 30, 2026, 10:55 PMFernando Tatis Jr. finally hits first home run of season: Why Padres star endured lengthy power drought
Tatis has averaged 24 homers a year as a big-leaguer, but didn't go deep until his 56th game this season
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 9:39 PMFinally! Fernando Tatis Jr. crushes a 451-foot drive for his first home run of the season
Fernando Tatis Jr. finally connected for his first home run of the season on Saturday, slugging a 451-foot solo shot to left field in the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals. Tatis, who has five 20-homer seasons in his career and hit 42 in 2021, had not gone deep in 240 plate appearances before this game — the longest drought in the major leagues.
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 9:15 PMFernando Tatis Jr. finally hits first HR of season with 451-foot monster vs. Nationals
Fernando Tatis Jr. has ended his baffling homer-less streak.
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