San Diego Star Outfielder Finally Snaps Homerless Streak
Fernando Tatis Jr. has ended his homerless streak after a challenging start to the 2026 season. He improved his batting average significantly in May, culminating in a home run against the Washington Nationals. The San Diego Padres hope this marks the beginning of a power surge for Tatis.
- ▪Fernando Tatis Jr. struggled at the start of the 2026 season, batting only .250 through April.
- ▪In May, he improved to a .290 batting average and excelled in his last seven games with a .520 average.
- ▪Tatis hit his first home run of the season against the Washington Nationals, launching it 451 feet.
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