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Tatis and Soto hit consecutive home runs and the Padres beat the
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Wacha throws six solid innings as Padres shut out Red Sox, 7-0
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Fernando Tatis Jr: Padres shortstop opts out of 2021 Home Run
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Why Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Shohei Ohtani and Fernando Tatis Jr
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Shohei Ohtani announces participation in 2021 Home Run Derby at
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Like father, like son: TatΓs hits 2 HRs, Padres beat LA 6-1
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