Fernando Tatis Jr. hits two homers in Padres' win over Mets
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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.
- 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
"The New York Mets were overpowered by Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. as the Padres evened the three-game series at 1-1.
"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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External links- 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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