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Fernando Tatis Jr. hits first home run of the season for Padres

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 2:15 AM

Last updated May 31, 2026

Fernando Tatis Jr. hits first home run of the season for Padres
Summary

Fernando Tatis Jr. recorded his first home run of the season on Tuesday night, helping the San Diego Padres in their ongoing campaign. This marks the end of a home run drought for Tatis dating back to last season, following nearly two months of games without a homer. The Padres have been navigating through a challenging start to the season, making Tatis' return to form significant for the team's offensive strategy as they aim to improve their standings. The team will look to build on this performance as they continue their schedule.

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  • •Tatis' home run ends a lengthy drought from the previous season.
  • •The Padres are seeking to improve their current season performance.
  • •This marks a notable moment in Tatis' return to play.
  • •The Padres continue their season with upcoming games.
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  • 2:15 AMYahoo Sports — Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. snaps home run drought that dates back to last season: ‘About f–king time’
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After nearly two months, Fernando Tatis Jr. is finally on the board with his first home run of the season.

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