Does a three-run homer followed a solo blast qualify as a grand slam? For Slam Diego, it doesn't matter.
Trailing, 6-2, in the sixth inning of an elimination game against the Cardinals, Fernando Tatis Jr. crushed a three-run homer to left field to pull the Padres within one run. It was Tatis's first career postseason home run and third hit in two games against St. Louis.
Manny Machado came up next, and he crushed a 3-2 fastball into the left-center field seats to tie the game, 6-6. His solo blast had an exit velocity of 110.4 mph and traveled a projected 414 feet, according to Statcast.