Tatis’ first homer in in 98 plate appearances and 22 games snapped the longest drought of his career and propped up the Padres for a 5-1 win over the Kansas City Royals in front of a sellout crowd 43,241 at Petco Park.

Thursday's contest between the Dodgers and Padres saw Fernando Tatis Jr. leave the game after being drilled in the hand with a fastball from reliever Jack Little. Tatis was sent for an X-ray (inconclusive) for what amounted to his third hit by pitch against the Dodgers this season.