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Tatis Jr.'s 5 Hits Spark Padres' Dramatic 9th Inning Win
29 Jul
Summary
- Fernando Tatis Jr. achieved his career-first five-hit game, driving in two runs.
- Xander Bogaerts secured the victory with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth.
- A crucial error allowed the Padres to tie the game in the eighth inning.
Fernando Tatis Jr. delivered a standout performance on Tuesday night, recording the first five-hit game of his career and driving in two runs. His efforts were pivotal as the San Diego Padres secured an 8-7 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
The Padres found themselves trailing late in the game. However, a misplay by the Rockies' right fielder in the eighth inning proved costly, allowing Manny Machado's single to enable Jake Cronenworth to score the game-tying run. This set the stage for a tense ninth inning.
In the bottom of the ninth, San Diego loaded the bases with nobody out following a leadoff single and two walks. Xander Bogaerts then hit a sacrifice fly to center field, bringing home the winning run and clinching a dramatic walk-off win for the Padres.
