Fernando Tatis Jr. Hits Two-Run Homer to Give Padres 2-0 Lead in 2024 Postseason Opener

Oct 2, 2024, 12:54 AM

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a two-run home run in the first inning, giving the San Diego Padres an early 2-0 lead over the Atlanta Braves in the opening game of the 2024 MLB postseason. The home run, which had an exit velocity of 112.8 mph, was hit off Braves' pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver at 8:38 pm ET. Tatis Jr. was +325 to hit a home run. This marked Tatis Jr.'s first home playoff game in front of live fans, as previous games were played with cardboard cutouts due to pandemic restrictions.