San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. reacts after hitting a two-run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning in game one of the Wildcard round of the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. / Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Fernando Tatis Jr. and his swagger returned to the playoffs with a blast. The 25-year-old San Diego star hit a towering two-run homer on his first playoff swing in four seasons to give the Padres a 2-0 lead against rookie AJ Smith-Shawver and the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of their Wild Card Series.

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a towering two-run homer on his first playoff swing in four years and Michael King struck out 12 in his first postseason start as the Padres beat rookie AJ Smith-Shawver and the Braves 4-0 in Game 1 of their National League Wild Card Series on Tuesday night.