Machado's Solo Shot Sinks Braves in Duel
One swing was enough as Machado went 2-for-3 to secure a tense 1-0 victory over Atlanta on Monday night.
Manny Machado provided the only offense necessary Monday night, smashing a solo home run that carried the San Diego Padres to a gritty 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves. The third baseman’s early blast held up as the decisive run in a game defined by dominant pitching and minimal margin for error. Machado finished the night 2-for-3 at the plate, supplementing his critical home run with a double and a walk to showcase a complete offensive performance.
