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Tatis Finds Swing in Time for Padres NLDS Push
San Diego trails Milwaukee two games to none but draws hope from its star's season-long recovery.
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Early Struggles Give Way to Power
Fernando Tatis Jr. waited until May 30 to hit his first home run yet still finished with 25. Fifty games into the year he ranked 165th in slugging percentage among 171 qualified hitters. By season's end he posted a.289/.350/.470 line after rediscovering mechanics that let him load his back leg and pull the ball in the air.
Mentors Guide the Reset
Tatis worked closely with Albert Pujols on daily video exchanges that compared old and new swings. He also received focused instruction from Raúl Padrón, who helped reopen his stance and restore a higher leg kick. The changes emphasized rhythm over mechanical overthinking, allowing Tatis to stay loose and let his athleticism work.
Playoff Deficit Tests Resilience
After a leadoff home run in the series opener, Tatis went 1-for-14. The Padres managed only five runs across the first two games and hit 3-for-18 with runners in scoring position. San Diego must now win three straight against the 103-win Brewers, a task only three of 36 prior teams in the 2-2-1 format have accomplished after dropping the first two road games.
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