Machado’s 10th-inning blast sends Padres’ slump into the rearview
After a brutal start to 2026, the Padres’ $273m cornerstone proves his bat still matters in October moments.
Manny Machado erased a brutal first-half slump with one swing, drilling a three-run homer in the 10th inning to lift the past the 5–2 at Globe Life Field on 20 June 2026. The blast snapped a 1-for-17 slide and marked Machado’s first multi-RBI game since 10 May. 641 OPS, but the timing—late, loud, and clutch—sent a message to the league: the Padres’ $273m cornerstone still swings when it matters.
