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Tatis Homers Twice, Drives in 4 Runs to Lead Padres to 8-1 Win, 3-Game Sweep of Twins

Fernando Tatis Jr. finished with four hits and his 15th multihomer game as San Diego extended its wild-card push.

  • On Sunday, Fernando Tatis Jr. homered twice and drove in four runs to lead the San Diego Padres to an 8-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins, completing a three-game sweep.
  • Tied 1-1 in the sixth inning, the Padres pounced on the Minnesota bullpen; Luis Rengifo hit a two-run double to break the deadlock and ignite a four-run rally.
  • Walker Buehler earned the win, allowing only one run and four hits over six innings, while Jackson Merrill added his 21st homer of the year in the seventh.
  • San Diego has now won 21 of their last 28 games, strengthening their hold on the National League's third wild-card berth while the Minnesota Twins fell out of playoff position.
  • Padres LHP Robbie Ray is scheduled to start Monday night at home against Pirates RHP Braxton Ashcraft as the team continues its season.
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. hit two home runs and pushed four runs for the on San Diego Fathers, who beat the Minnesota Twins 8-1 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep in a...

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Fernando Tatis Jr. hits two HRs as Padres complete sweep of Twins

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San Diego 8, Minnesota 1

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Tatis homers twice, drives in 4 runs to lead Padres to 8-1 win, 3-game sweep of Twins

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. hit two homers and drove in four runs for the red-hot San Diego Padres, who beat the Minnesota Twins 8-1 Sunday for a

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With a stellar performance from right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr., who hit two home runs and drove in four runs, the San Diego Padres defeated the Minnesota Twins 8-1 this afternoon at Petco Park, completing a three-game sweep. Venezuelan Luis Rengifo also stood out, hitting a two-run double that broke a bases-loaded tie in the sixth inning and… Source

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The Washington Post broke the news in Washington, United States on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
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