Padres Highlights: SD Ties Cubs Series Behind Tatis Jr Heroics

Nando made sure this game was put to rest.

When Fernando Tatis Jr. heard the crowd at Wrigley Field starting chants about his previous PED usage, there was a million ways he could've reacted. However, he opted to smile and dance and the MLB world waved it off as the Padres went on to lose 0-6.

However, he was not done. Just one day later, the Friars got their revenge against the Chicago Cubs as they won 5-3 behind two huge go-ahead runs from none other than El Niño. If no other star was going to step up, he made sure he would.

Do your dance @tatis_jr 🕺@Padres | #BringTheGold pic.twitter.com/tLUQMM7rOx

— Bally Sports San Diego (@BallySportsSD) April 26, 2023

Who Struck First For Both Squads?

It was a very, very quiet game overall for both clubhouses for the first stretch of the game. San Diego continued to have little success at the plate but some decent play from Michael Wacha along with solid defense kept the Cubs at zero as well.

However, Jake Cronenworth decided to break the silence in the fourth inning with a big triple that allowed both Xander Bogaerts and Nelson cruz to score.

Jake Cronenworth! 2-run triple!

Padres lead 2-0 in the 4th!#BringTheGoldpic.twitter.com/Ud7v6oSW2c

— San Diego Strong (@PadresStrong) April 27, 2023

Trey Mancini then tied the game up again almost immediately. He took Michael Wacha deep that same inning and launched a home run 399 feet to let Seiya Suzuki score as well.

Nico Hoerner then continued in the fifth with a single that brought Patrick Wisdom home to make the score 4-3 in Chicago's favor,

Trey Mancini’s middle name is “Tied Ballgame.” Trey Tied Ballgame Mancini. Let’s gooooo!!! #Cubs #TreyMancini pic.twitter.com/MUGcclxjaN

— OBVIOUS SHIRTS® (@obvious_shirts) April 27, 2023

Fernando Tatis Jr Reminded Everyone Who He Is

Once the seventh inning rolled around and the Padres had failed to capitalize on anything in that time period, everybody thought they were on their way to yet another disappointing loss.

But Nando had other plans in mind. He didn't start slamming home runs like he was in the minor league just a few weeks ago but he hit his first of two singles that allowed Trent Grisham and Ha-Seong Kim to take the lead.

And he wasn't satisfied with just that. In the ninth inning, he hit his second single of the game that brought Kim in once again and secured their 5-3 win.

Tatis DELIVERS when the #Padres NEEDED HIM TO pic.twitter.com/zuDnfk49Ks

— Borna Nazari (@thehogwatch) April 27, 2023

Ha Seong Kim and Fernando Tatis Jr. tonight
pic.twitter.com/SL9XzH60A2

— edgur (@EdgarBased) April 27, 2023

It was only El Nino's sixth game back from suspension and he was already making winning plays like this.

When Will We See The Padres Again?

We will get the pleasure of watching our Friars take on the Chicago Cubs once again on Thursday at 11:20 am PT.