Episode #022: "Tatis Twice, One Bad Eighth"
September 2, 2026 |
Fernando Tatis Jr. launched two solo home runs, but Cincinnati's connected eighth-inning rally turned a tie game into a 4-3 Padres loss. Will, Brooks and Rachel explain what the two homers reveal about Tatis' contact-quality ceiling, why one game cannot prove a permanent swing change, and how a leadoff walk changed the leverage of the decisive inning.
The crew also separates fact from projection on Ethan Salas' first day on the active roster, Jhony Brito's recall, Luis Rengifo's move to the 60-day injured list, and the current Casey Mize–Brandon Williamson matchup for…
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