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Minors: Tate belts first homer since 2012

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A smiling Donavan Tate (center) watched the game at Petco Park after signing with the Padres. (Associated Press)

A smiling Donavan Tate (center) watched the game at Petco Park after signing with the Padres. (Associated Press)

Donavan Tate hit his first homer since 2012 and swiped a base in High Single-A Lake Elsinore's 2-1 win over Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday night at The Diamond.

The former No. 3 overall pick missed all of 2014 with an Achilles' injury after injuries and alcohol and drug issues sidetracked him early in his career.