Fernando Tatis Jr. hits walk-off homer to lift Padres over Reds

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Fernando Tatis Jr. hits walk-off homer to lift Padres over Reds
Summary

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.

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  • 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.
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What they're saying
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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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