Gaffes by Tatis help Cards win eighth straight

ST. LOUIS — San Diego center fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. dropped Nolan Arenado’s bases-loaded popup and heaved the ball home, keying a five-run first inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Padres 8-7 Sunday for an eight-game win streak.

Tatis’ error and mental mistake — he chose not to make an easy throw to second or third

Jeff Roberson The Associated Press Edmundo Sosa celebrates Sunday after hitting an RBI double in a five-run first inning by the Cardinals, who beat the Padres 8-7.