Fernando Tatis Jr.'s grand-slam robbery wins MLB Play of the Week

He also hit two homers in a 5-2 win on Aug. 18.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 251 min read

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s grand slam robbery is your Play of the Week 🙌 https://t.co/GIyvzEyvqt Via @MLB on X

What happened: The catch erased a 337-foot drive with the bases loaded. It came in the second inning with a 1-0 lead.

Why it matters: The honor is Tatis' fourth since the award began in 2019. He also earned his league's Player of the Week award for the same window.

By the numbers: The erased drive left the bat at 95.0 mph with a 39-degree launch angle. Tatis is one of five players to win at least four Play of the Week awards.

What to watch: Tatis' next games will show whether his two-homer performance carries into the closing weeks of the regular season.

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@MLB 2026-08-25T01:43:32.004687+00:00

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