Fernando Tatis Jr. hits two homers in Padres' win over Mets
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:35 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The San Diego Padres topped the New York Mets 5-2 on Tuesday night. Fernando Tatis Jr. played a pivotal role, hitting two home runs, the first on the game's first pitch. The Mets struggled offensively, allowing a four-game winning streak to end. The Mets cut a 3-0 deficit to 3-1 with a home run from Luis Torrens, but ultimately could not recover after a late homer from Manny Machado. The teams meet again on Wednesday afternoon.
- •Padres hit three home runs, including two from Fernando Tatis Jr.
- •Zac Thornton pitched 5 innings for the Mets, allowing three runs.
- •Luis Torrens and Luis Robert Jr. homered for the Mets.
- •Mets and Padres conclude their series on Wednesday at 1:10 p.m.
- 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Fernando Tatis Jr. makes insane MLB history with dominant performance vs Mets
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — Fernando Tatis Jr. plays superhero, powers Padres past Mets
- 3:44 AMMedianewsgroup.com — The Fernando Tatis Jr. Show carries Padres past Mets - San Diego Union-Tribune
- 2:35 AMYahoo Sports — Mets Dominated By Tatis Jr. As He Powers Padres To 5-2 Win
- 2:15 AMYahoo Sports — Mets surrender three home runs, including two to Fernando Tatis Jr., in 5-2 loss to Padres
"Fernando Tatis Jr. put on a performance worthy of the big screen, blasting two home runs and robbing a grand slam as the Padres defeated the New York Mets 5-2 at Citi Field.
"Fernando Tatis Jr. is back. The San Diego Padres star powered his team to a 5-2 victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday night in one of the most...
"The New York Mets were overpowered by Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. as the Padres evened the three-game series at 1-1.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 8:03 PMFernando Tatis Jr. makes insane MLB history with dominant performance vs Mets
Fernando Tatis Jr. is back. The San Diego Padres star powered his team to a 5-2 victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday night in one of the most...
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 4:00 AMFernando Tatis Jr. plays superhero, powers Padres past Mets
Fernando Tatis Jr. put on a performance worthy of the big screen, blasting two home runs and robbing a grand slam as the Padres defeated the New York Mets 5-2 at Citi Field.
- Medianewsgroup.comAug 19, 2026, 3:44 AMThe Fernando Tatis Jr. Show carries Padres past Mets - San Diego Union-Tribune
Fernando Tatis Jr. robs a grand slam in right field and hits two home runs in victory that evens series.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 2:35 AMMets Dominated By Tatis Jr. As He Powers Padres To 5-2 Win
The New York Mets were overpowered by Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. as the Padres evened the three-game series at 1-1.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 2:15 AMMets surrender three home runs, including two to Fernando Tatis Jr., in 5-2 loss to Padres
The Mets didn't have enough offense to keep up on Tuesday night, falling to the San Diego Padres, 5-2.
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