Fernando Tatis Jr. finally hits first HR of season with 451-foot monster vs. Nationals
Fernando Tatis Jr. has hit his first home run of the season, ending a notable homer-less streak. The home run, measured at 451 feet, occurred during a game against the Washington Nationals. Tatis' power struggles have been a significant storyline in the 2026 MLB season.
- ▪Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his first home run of the season on May 30 against the Washington Nationals.
- ▪The home run was measured at 451 feet, marking his longest since 2021.
- ▪Tatis had been experiencing a power outage, ranking high in hard-hit balls but low in home runs.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","mainEntityOfPage":"https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/fernando-tatis-jr-finally-hits-first-hr-of-season-with-451-foot-monster-vs-nationals-211553974.html","headline":"Fernando Tatis Jr. finally hits first HR of season with 451-foot monster vs. Nationals","datePublished":"2026-05-30T21:18:05.000Z","dateModified":"2026-05-30T21:18:05.000Z","keywords":["San Diego Padres","Fernando Tatis","Washington Nationals","Nationals Park","MLB","Chandler Simpson","Garrett Mitchell","Edgar Quero"],"description":"Fernando Tatis Jr.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Yahoo Sports.