SAN DIEGO – Petco Park once again witnessed the defensive magic of Fernando Tatis Jr.. On Wednesday night, the Dominican robbed a home run in the first inning and led the San Diego Padres to a resounding 8-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants, a result that brings the friars to just one game of first place in the National League West Division, currently held by the Dodgers.
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This was the third time in the last 18 games at Petco Park that Tatis robbed a home run from a rival, solidifying himself as one of the best defensive outfielders in Major League Baseball. At just 26 years old, the Platinum Glove winner continues to demonstrate that his impact goes beyond offense.“I was hunting it from the beginning,” Tatis Jr. confessed after the game. “I knew that if I was close to the wall I had a chance. Just happy to make that catch for my starter.”
