Fernando Tatis Jr. hits walk-off homer to lift Padres over Reds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 12:39 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Fernando Tatis Jr. delivered a walk-off home run in the ninth inning, securing a 5-4 win for the San Diego Padres against the Cincinnati Reds on June 10, 2026, at Petco Park. The game was tied 4-4 when Tatis faced a 2-1 count and hit a slider from Chase Petty over the left-field fence. This victory marked the Padres' first series win since May 17 and came after a tough extra-inning loss to the Reds the previous night. Tatis Jr. has been hitting.381 over his last 15 games, suggesting a potential turnaround in performance. Despite ongoing challenges, including a struggling pitching staff, the Padres aim to build momentum as they prepare for a nine-game road trip.
- •Tatis Jr. hit a walk-off homer in the ninth inning.
- •Padres win 5-4 against the Reds at Petco Park.
- •This marks their first series victory since mid-May.
- •Tatis Jr. has a.381 batting average over the last 15 games.
- •Padres prepare for a nine-game road trip following this win.
- 12:39 AMYahoo Sports — Fernando Tatis Jr. saves Padres with 9th Inning Walk-Off Homer
"The Sporting Tribune's Fernando Ramirez writes about Fernando Tatis Jr. returning to his old self but was it a one-off? Not exactly.
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