Tatis Jr. Powers Padres Past Mets 5-2

Fernando Tatis Jr. opened the Padres’ game against the Mets with a 452-foot first-pitch homer and later added a two-run shot, fueling a 5-2 Padres win at Citi Field. He also leaped at the wall to rob Francisco Lindor of a would-be grand slam, a play that preserved a Padres lead and energized the crowd. The dynamic defense came in the second inning, saving multiple runs as the Padres held off a bases-loaded threat. Tatis’s offense continued a hot stretch with multiple homers in the series, underscoring his power and outfield excellence. Padres’ victory snapped the Mets’ four-game surge after the trade deadline and highlighted Tatis’s role as a key piece of San Diego’s lineup.