Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres do just enough to beat Cardinals
San Diego Union-Tribune • • sports
Key Points:
- Fernando Tatis Jr. ended his home run drought with a key go-ahead single following Ty France’s game-tying homer, helping the San Diego Padres secure a 4-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park.
- Randy Vásquez pitched five strong innings, allowing only one run on six hits with six strikeouts and no walks, contributing to the Padres’ seventh win in eight starts.
- Manny Machado added an insurance solo home run in the eighth inning, marking his 200th homer as a Padre.
- Mason Miller closed out a tense ninth inning, earning his 12th save of the season despite walking two batters and loading the bases.
- Tatis acknowledged the challenges of his prolonged home run drought and recent fielding error but emphasized staying aggressive and focused on helping the team.
