Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr ends worrying home run drought
Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres has ended a significant home run drought that lasted 55 games. He hit his first home run of the season during a game against the Washington Nationals, helping his team extend their lead. The Padres are currently performing well this season, sitting just behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the standings.
- ▪Fernando Tatis Jr. had not hit a home run in 55 games, the longest drought of his career.
- ▪He finally hit his first home run of the season against the Washington Nationals.
- ▪The Padres are currently 32-24 and only four and a half games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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