Tatis Jr. Powers Padres to Sweep | MLB News

Fernando Tatis Jr. exploded for two homers and four RBIs, leading the Padres to an 8-1 rout of the Twins in a three-game sweep that keeps San Diego hot on the wild-card chase. Tatis Jr. added a two-run single after Luis Rengifo’s clutch double broke a 1-1 tie, while Walker Buehler anchored the pitching staff with six strong innings. The Padres’ momentum continues — they’ve won 11 of 14 and 21 of 28 games — staying firmly in the third NL wild-card spot. Meanwhile, the Twins, who entered tied for the final playoff spot, slipped back in the race. Jackson Merrill also went deep for San Diego, while Brooks Lee’s 20th homer was the Twins’ only run. Both teams face new opponents Monday night — Padres vs. Pirates, Twins vs. A’s — as San Diego builds toward postseason contention.

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