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Manny Machado Records 2,000th Career Hit for Padres

The single off Zac Gallen in the fourth inning moved him into elite company, setting his path toward baseball’s 3,000-hit club.

Jul 7, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) hits a single during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
Jul 7, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) acknowledges the crowd after getting his 2000th career hit as first base coach David Macias (46) looks on during the fourth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
The Padres’ Manny Machado waves to the crowd after getting his 2,000th career hit in the fourth inning of Monday’s game against the Diamondbacks at Petco Park on July 7, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • On July 8 at Petco Park, Machado notched his 2,000th hit with a sharp fourth-inning single off Arizona starter Zac Gallen.
  • He became the fifth active player and the 297th overall in MLB history to reach 2,000 career hits.
  • At age 32, Machado joined an exclusive group of 12 players to amass 2,000 hits alongside at least 350 home runs before turning 33.
  • His milestone represented the first 2,000th hit in a Padres uniform since Mike Piazza achieved it in 2006.
  • Fans at Petco Park gave Machado a standing ovation as he celebrated and turned his focus toward the 3,000-hit milestone.