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Source: Fox News
Summary
Fernando Tatis Jr. ended his 207-at-bat home run drought with a solo shot off Foster Griffin in the Padres’ 9-4 win over the Washington Nationals. Tatis finished the day 2-for-5 with an RBI. The 55-game homerless streak was the second-most ever by a player who hit 40 or more home runs in a single season.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Tatis’ drought was as incredible as his play on the field, and fans never knew which throw could be launched into the seats. He finally got it off Griffin 451 feet.
The result wasn’t surprising by the end, given the talent and the pressure on Tatis’ back. Xander Bogaerts believed he’ll get some better sleep now.
This one felt recognizable early, as Tatis’ first home run since Sept. 27 was a welcome relief. The three-time All-Star is hitting .271 with a .670 OPS, six doubles, a triple, and a home run.
The game will find a way how to still punish you, and Tatis got punished for 55 games without a homer.
Original Observation: The drought was almost as incredible as his play on the field, and fans never knew which throw could be launched into the seats.
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Author: Evan Null
