The San Diego Padres continue to fight for their place atop the NL West, and on Tuesday night, they got a massive boost from one of their biggest stars. Early in the game against the San Francisco Giants , Fernando Tatis Jr. made a play that immediately ignited chatter across the internet.
In the top of the first inning at Petco Park, Giants slugger Rafael Devers worked a full count before launching a deep fly to right. For a moment, it looked like a sure home run. But Tatis, tracking the ball perfectly, raced to the warning track and timed his jump at the wall with precision. He leaped, extended, and pulled back what should’ve been a solo shot. The sensational catch by Tatis preserved a scoreless start and instantly changed the game’s momentum.
The incredible leaping grab by Tat