Padres beat Yankees 5-1 in series opener

Juan Soto and Fernando Tatis Jr. hit long two-run homers followed by impressive bat flips as the San Diego Padres beat Yankees 5-1 in series opener.

Soto and Tatis lingered at home plate to admire no-doubt drives that totaled 871 feet and highlighted a series opener between high-profile teams trying to overcome sluggish starts.

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A crowd of 46,724 filled Yankee Stadium, just the third sellout this season. San Diego is 24-27 and 6 1/2 games behind the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers. The Yankees are 30-23 following their third straight loss, eight games back of Tampa Bay in the AL East.