Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. snaps home run drought that dates back to last season: ‘About f–king time’
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his first home run of the season during a game against the Nationals, ending a drought that lasted since last season. The home run was a solo shot in the fifth inning, marking a significant moment for Tatis and the Padres. Despite his achievement, the Padres lost the game 9-4, continuing their struggles this season.
- ▪Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a 451-foot solo home run, his first of the season.
- ▪Before this game, Tatis had not hit a home run in 240 plate appearances, the longest drought in MLB.
- ▪The Padres lost the game 9-4 to the Nationals, marking their 25th loss of the season.
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MLB Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. snaps home run drought that dates back to last season: ‘About f–king time’ By Thomas Gamba-Ellis Published May 30, 2026, 10:15 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google After nearly two months, Fernando Tatis Jr. is finally on the board with his first home run of the season. See Also roto rage Why fantasy baseball managers should buy low on Fernando Tatis Jr. In the fifth inning of the Padres’ 9-4 loss to the Nationals, Tatis blasted a towering 451-foot solo homer to left field at Nationals Park to break his harrowing streak without a home run that dated back to last season.
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