The San Diego Padres defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 in a thrilling game on Saturday night. The game was highlighted by a dramatic home run from Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. that put the Padres ahead for good.
Tatis Jr. came to the plate with two outs in the top of the eighth inning and the Padres trailing 3-2. He took the first pitch from Diamondbacks reliever Yoan Lopez and sent it over the left field fence for a two-run home run. The blast gave the Padres a 4-3 lead and they would add an insurance run in the top of the ninth inning to seal the victory.
The home run was Tatis Jr.’s third of the season and his first since April 23rd. He finished the game 1-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored. He also made a great defensive play in the bottom of the ninth inning to help preserve the win for the Padres.
The win was a big one for the Padres, who have been struggling as of late. They have now won three of their last four games and are now 11-15 on the season. The Diamondbacks, meanwhile, have lost four of their last five games and are now 11-14 on the season.
The hero of the night was undoubtedly Tatis Jr., who is quickly becoming one of the most exciting young players in baseball. He is now hitting .255 with three home runs and nine RBIs on the season. He has also shown off his impressive defensive skills, making several highlight-reel plays in the field.
The Padres will look to keep their momentum going as they take on the Diamondbacks again on Sunday afternoon. With Tatis Jr. leading the way, they will be looking to build on their recent success and make a push for a playoff spot this season.
