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Machado's Heroics Power Padres to Extra-Inning Win
21 Jun
Summary
- Machado's two extra-base hits drove in five runs.
- A decisive three-run homer in the 10th inning sealed the win.
- Padres scored 13 runs on 19 hits in their past two games.
Manny Machado delivered a stellar performance on Saturday, powering the Padres to a dramatic 6-4 extra-inning victory against the Rangers. Machado drove in five runs with two crucial extra-base hits. His decisive three-run homer in the 10th inning secured the win for his team.
Adrian Morejon earned the win in relief, striking out five batters over two shutout innings. Mason Miller, returning from bereavement leave, secured his 20th save for the Padres. This offensive surge comes after a period where the Padres struggled, averaging an MLB-worst 3.8 runs per game.
In their last two games prior to Saturday, the Padres collected 13 runs on 19 hits, a marked improvement. Machado's earlier contribution included a double in the third inning that scored Fernando Tatis Jr., and he added another RBI on a groundout in the eighth-inning rally.
Fernando Tatis Jr. contributed with two doubles in five at-bats, extending his on-base streak to 14 games. Samad Taylor also played a role, walking to set up Machado's game-winning hit and scoring two runs. Jackson Merrill added three hits, including the game-tying single in the eighth.
