Putting Fernando Tatis Jr in the leadoff slot against a left-handed starter worked for the Padres on opening day. Tatis collected three hits and scored twice. Luis Arraez backed him up with a sacrifice bunt and a sacrifice fly from the second slot. Manny Machado delivered two doubles and scored three runs himself. That all helped the Padres to a 7-4 win over the Braves in San Diego.

We’ll see if Arraez returns to the top of the order against righties.