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Fernando Tatis Jr. Walk-Off Powers Padres Past Reds

6/11/2026

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Tatis Jr. Walk-off

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a walk-off homer on June 10, 2026, giving the Padres a 5-4 win over the Reds.
Reds rookie Chase Petty took the loss while Padres reliever Wandy Peralta earned the win.
Cincinnati scored four runs on ten hits with homers by Spencer Steer, JJ Bleday and Eugenio Suárez.
San Diego added five runs on 11 hits, with a Gavin Sheets RBI double and solo homers by Bleday and Suárez.

Summary

**Singer Strong Start**

Singer posted his best start, pitching six innings with five strikeouts on 95 pitches and allowing five earned runs, leaving with a 2-6 record and a 5.89 ERA.
After he exited, the Reds' bullpen surrendered the lead, extending its recent struggles.
Cincinnati recalled Chase Petty from Louisville, optioned Zach McCambley, and noted Petty's start was six innings versus the Memphis Redbirds, yielding two runs on five hits with seven strikeouts.

History

Historical Context

On October 21, 1975, Boston Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk hit a 12th-inning walk-off home run at Fenway Park, giving the Red Sox a 7–6 win over the Cincinnati Reds and forcing a decisive Game 7. The dramatic swing, captured as Fisk waved the ball fair, reshaped televised sports by popularizing reaction shots. The loss extended Boston’s World Series drought to 57 years.

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Tatis Jr. Walk-off

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a walk-off homer on June 10, 2026, giving the Padres a 5-4 win over the Reds.
Reds rookie Chase Petty took the loss while Padres reliever Wandy Peralta earned the win.
Cincinnati scored four runs on ten hits with homers by Spencer Steer, JJ Bleday and Eugenio Suárez.
San Diego added five runs on 11 hits, with a Gavin Sheets RBI double and solo homers by Bleday and Suárez.

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