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Padres win but Fernando Tatis Jr. leaves game early after diving
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In photos: Padres fans bring the heat before players battle it out
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Padres Take 2nd Straight From Dodgers, Winning 6-1 As Tatis Jr
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The Dodgers-Padres Rivalry Is About to Be Appointment Viewing
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