Padres Outfielder Scales Wall to Steal Home Run, Fans Stunned

As of September 10th, 2025, the San Diego Padres find themselves just one game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West division. With the season series against the Dodgers officially lost, the Padres are in a must-win situation if they hope to finally secure their first pennant since 2006.

In their quest for the division title, the Padres have received a major boost from their star outfielder, Fernando Tatis Jr. On September 8th, Tatis pulled off a Spider-Man-esque play, scaling the wall at Petco Park to rob a home run from Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson. The highlight-reel catch left fans in awe and has become the talk of the town.

After a strong start to the 2025 season, winning 7 straight and 14 of their first 17 games, the Padres hit a rough patch in August, going 16-12. However, they have regained their momentum in September, securing two wins against the Colorado Rockies and a thrilling walkoff victory over the Reds in their first of three games.

With the Dodgers holding the tiebreaker, the Padres must do everything in their power to leapfrog Shohei Ohtani and company before the start of the postseason. If Tatis Jr. continues to play at the level he has shown in recent games, the Padres' drought-breaking pennant remains a distinct possibility.