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Padres' Craig Stammen Makes Feeling Clear on Fernando Tatis Jr's Struggles
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Padres' Craig Stammen Makes Feeling Clear on Fernando Tatis Jr's Struggles

San Diego Padres On SI·Matt Levine·27 days ago
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Despite ongoing struggles at the plate from Fernando Tatis Jr., the San Diego Padres have still found ways to win games. Others on the team have stepped up during Tatis' long home run drought, but the issues with the superstar are starting to become a serious concern. Tatis has now played in 33 games for the Padres this season, and he has yet to hit a home run. It's by far the longest home run drought of his career, now at 143 plate appearances to open the season. This long drought has baffled Tatis , but he has been doing everything he can to break out of it. And the Padres' organization has stood by the star player, with manager Craig Stammen coming out in support of him. “I don’t think there is any issue with Tatis," Stammen said. "He’s a leader for our team. He makes plays all over the place even when he’s not hitting the ball exactly how he wants to. This game is not easy. Pitchers are all trying to get you to hit it on the ground.…

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