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Manny Machado Ties Padres' Home Run Record in 5-1 Victory Over Giants

Machado's two homers propel San Diego to a crucial win, extending their lead in the NL Wild Card race.

  • Machado's first-inning homer set the tone, giving the Padres an early 3-0 lead.
  • He tied Nate Colbert's all-time Padres home run record with his 163rd career homer.
  • Machado added an RBI single in the fifth and another homer in the eighth inning.
  • Michael King pitched six strong innings, allowing just one run and striking out eight.
  • Rookie Jackson Merrill left the game with a knee contusion after fouling a ball off his leg.
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