Manny Machado Hits 1,000 RBIs at Camden Yards

BALTIMORE (AP) — Manny Machado celebrated a significant career milestone at Camden Yards, where his major league journey began. In a standout performance, Machado hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning during the San Diego Padres' 9-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, marking his 1,000th career RBI. Reflecting on the moment, Machado expressed pride in achieving this milestone at the stadium where he started his career, stating, “I got my first one here and I got my thousandth here.” Machado, who began his MLB career with the Orioles in 2012 and played there until his trade in 2018, has not returned to Baltimore frequently since moving to the National League. He noted the changes at Camden Yards, particularly the taller left field wall, which has made hitting home runs more challenging. Statcast data revealed that his homer would have cleared the fences in 24 of the 30 major league parks, highlighting his consistent hitting approach. The Padres are currently on a hot streak, achieving their seventh consecutive victory. With a road record of 31-22, the team has recently secured two wins against the AL Central-leading Cleveland and completed a sweep against Washington, which included a no-hitter by Dylan Cease. Machado emphasized that their success is not influenced by playing at home or on the road, but rather a commitment to playing quality baseball.