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Fernando Tatis Jr. hits 452-foot home run, robs Francisco Lindor

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Fernando Tatis Jr. hits 452-foot home run, robs Francisco Lindor
Summary

Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres had a standout performance against the New York Mets on August 18, 2026. He hit a 452-foot home run in the first inning, giving the Padres an early lead. In the second inning, with the bases loaded, Tatis Jr. made a remarkable play by robbing Francisco Lindor of a grand slam, jumping at the wall to catch his hit. Despite his recent struggles with home runs this season, Tatis Jr.’s contributions kept the Mets from scoring crucial runs early in the game.

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By the Numbers
  • •Tatis Jr. launched a 452-foot homer in the first inning.
  • •He made a game-saving catch against Francisco Lindor.
  • •The game is part of a late-season push for the Padres.
  • •San Diego holds a 67-59 record; New York is 57-69.
  • •Tatis Jr. ended a home run drought earlier this season.
Latest Updates
  • 4:09 PMYahoo Sports — Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. favors robbing home runs over hitting them in 5-2 win over the Mets
  • 4:30 AMESPN — Tatis robs Lindor of slam, hits 2 HRs in Padres' win
  • 4:20 AMYahoo Sports — Padres' Tatis favors robbing home runs over hitting them in 5-2 win over the Mets
  • 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr mean mugs Francisco Lindor after insane grand slam robbery
  • 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. robs grand slam from Mets' Francisco Lindor
  • 12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Fernando Tatis Jr. robs Francisco Lindor of a grand slam, hits two home runs of his own vs. Mets
  • 12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Fernando Tatis Jr. robs Francisco Lindor of a grand slam after hitting a 452 ft. home run himself
What they're saying
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Tatis' glove and bat were on display Tuesday night in a 5-2 win over the Mets as the 27-year-old robbed New York's Francisco Lindor of a grand slam in between hitting two homers. “Tough challenge,” Tatis said following his 14th career two-homer game, which ties him for second in franchise history. Tatis hit the first pitch from New York's Zac Thornton 452 feet into the second deck in left field before adding a two-run homer off Thornton in the fifth.

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Fernando Tatis Jr.'s biggest contribution in the game came in the field during the second inning, when he reached over the wall in right field and pulled back Francisco Lindor’s potential slam.

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Fernando Tatis Jr. reached over the right-field wall to rob the Mets' Francisco Lindor of a grand slam and also hit two home runs on Tuesday night to lead the Padres to a 5-2 win.

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