Fernando Tatis Jr. robs a grand slam and hits 2 homers in Padres' 5-2 win over Mets

NEW YORK (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. robbed New York's Francisco Lindor of a grand slam and hit two homers, leading the San Diego Padres to a 5-2 win over the Mets on Tuesday night.

Tatis hit the first pitch from Zac Thornton 452 feet into the second deck in left field for his team-record 18th career leadoff homer. Tatis added a two-run homer off Thornton in the fifth. He has 15 homers after opening the season without a longball in his first 238 at-bats.

But, Tatis' biggest contribution in the game came in the field in the second inning when reached over the wall in in right field and pulled back Lindor’s potential slam. Tatis stood and stared straight ahead when he landed, leaving everyone momentarily confused as to whether he'd caught the ball. Tatis then help up his glove and Padres pitcher Robbie Ray raised his arms and put his own glove on his head.

Tatis’ leaping catch came a night after Mets outfielders Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing combined to throw out three Padres players at the plate.

Ty France added a run-scoring single in the seventh for the Padres, who lead the majors with an 18-6 record since July 24. Manny Machado hit his 24th homer of the season, a solo shot in the ninth inning.

Ray (11-7) allowed three hits, including Luis Torrens’ homer, and struck out four in six innings on the way to his first win since being acquired from the San Francisco Giants at the trade deadline. Mason Miller struck out two in the ninth and earned his 31st save.

New York's Luis Robert Jr. homered in the eighth.

Thornton (3-4) gave up three runs and tied a career-high with seven strikeouts in five innings for the Mets, who are 10-4 since the trade deadline.

Padres RHP Michael King (8-8, 3.41 ERA) starts against Mets RHP Robert Stock (0-2, 6.57 ERA) in Wednesday’s series finale.

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San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrates with Ty France (25) after hitting a home run against the New York Mets during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

New York Mets pitcher Zac Thornton throws against the San Diego Padres during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. reacts after hitting a two run home run against the New York Mets during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

San Diego Padres' Robbie Ray (38) throws against the New York Mets during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. follows through on a two run home run against the New York Mets during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryson Stott put the Phillies ahead with a two-run single in the sixth inning, and Philadelphia rallied for its fifth straight victory, 6-4 over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.

The Phillies trailed 3-1 before they sent nine batters to the plate in the sixth and scored four times against reliever Michael Petersen (2-3). Alec Bohm, who also had an RBI single in the first, opened the scoring in the sixth with a run-scoring double. After Stott's hit — which extended his on-base streak to a career-high 19 games — Justin Crawford had a run-scoring single to make it 5-3.

Philadelphia occupies the second NL wild-card spot after sweeping Minnesota and winning the first two against the Marlins.

Alex McFarlane (1-1) allowed one unearned run in the sixth, earning his first career win. Brooks Raley, the fifth Phillies pitcher, retired the side on 12 pitches in the ninth for his first save.

Phillies starter Zack Wheeler gave up two runs in five innings. He struck out seven and walked four.

Griffin Conine homered in the second for the Marlins, his 14th of the season.

Bohm completed an unassisted double play at first base in the seventh when he caught a line drive and stepped on the bag.

In the seventh, Philadelphia's Trea Turner was hit by a pitch on his left hand, but plate umpire Shane Livensparger ruled that Turner swung at the 1-2 pitch for a strikeout. A replay review confirmed the call, and Phillies manager Don Mattingly had a lengthy chat with the umpiring crew.

Phillies star Bryce Harper extended his on-base streak to 22 games with a single in the first.

Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara (13-7, 3.43 ERA) pitches against the Phillies' Aaron Nola (4-9, 5.33 ERA) on Wednesday as Miami seeks to avoid a three-game sweep.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Brandon Marsh brakes his bat while grounding out off a pitch by Miami Marlins pitcher Josh Ekness a during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper scoots past Miami Marlins catcher Brian Navarreto off of an RBI single by Phillies Alec Bohm during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Brooks Raley, right, and catcher J.T. Realmuto celebrate after the Phillies won a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Philadelphia Phillies' Luis Arraez, left, and Alec Bohm, right, celebrate with Brandon Marsh (16) after scoring of an RBI double hit by Phillies Bryson Stott during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins,Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryson Stott, scores past Miami Marlins catcher Brian Navarreto, on an RBI single by Kyle Schwarber, during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)