Padres Face Setbacks with Machado's Injury and Consecutive Losses

Manny Machado's mild hip strain adds to Padres' woes as they slip below .500 after a sweep by the Angels.

Machado exited the game in the fourth inning with a mild right hip flexor strain, listed as day-to-day.
The Padres were swept by the Angels, marking their fourth consecutive loss and dropping their record to 32-33.
Key players, including Yu Darvish, Joe Musgrove, and Xander Bogaerts, are already on the injured list.
Despite recent struggles, the Padres remain in the final Wild Card spot, showing inconsistent performance.
Fernando Tatis Jr. extended his hit streak to 11 games, highlighting individual efforts amid team challenges.