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Tatis Jr.'s Walk-Off Homer Caps Padres' Late Rally Against Angels

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s two-run home run in the ninth inning salvages a Padres win after bullpen struggles continue.

The San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado, right, scores on a wild pitch as Angels relief pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn drops the ball while covering home plate during the eighth inning on Tuesday night in San Diego. The Angels lost, 6-4. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
The Angels’ Yoán Moncada, left, and Nolan Schanuel, far right, congratulate Taylor Ward after he hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the ninth inning of their game against the San Diego Padres on Monday night in San Diego. The Angels scored six runs in the ninth on just two hits to win, 9-5. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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Angels slugger Taylor Ward, right, is congratulated by Yoan Moncada after hitting a grand slam during the ninth inning of Monday’s 9-5 victory over the Padres.

Overview

  • Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a 430-foot, two-run walk-off homer in the ninth inning, lifting the Padres to a 6-4 win over the Angels.
  • The Padres' bullpen woes persisted, allowing a lead to slip for the second consecutive game before Tatis' heroics sealed the victory.
  • Angels closer Kenley Jansen surrendered the walk-off homer after a leadoff walk to Elias Díaz in the ninth inning.
  • Angels rookie Matthew Lugo hit a pinch-hit two-run homer in the seventh inning, briefly giving his team a 4-2 lead.
  • Padres starter Dylan Cease struck out 10 over 6 2/3 innings of two-run ball, continuing his strong recent performances.