Machado leads Padres to victory over Giants with two homers

Manny Machado showcased an impressive performance on Friday night, leading the San Diego Padres to a 5-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants. He hit two home runs, including a solo shot in the first inning and a record-tying drive in the eighth, which marked his 25th homer of the season. This achievement allowed him to match the franchise record for multi-homer games, previously held by Nate Colbert for 50 years. The game took place in front of a sellout crowd of 42,595 fans, making the accomplishment even more special for Machado. In addition to his home runs, Machado contributed an RBI single in the fifth inning, bringing in Fernando Tatis Jr. after he reached base with his second single of the game. The Padres' offense was bolstered by early runs scored by Luis Arraez and Tatis Jr., who advanced on a fly out before scoring on Machado's first homer. The Giants struggled defensively, with pitcher Black allowing four runs and six hits over 4 2/3 innings. Machado's performance not only highlights his individual talent but also underscores the Padres' competitive spirit as they approach the end of the season. With 20 games remaining, Machado's achievement is a significant milestone in his sixth season with the team, as he continues to build on his impressive career total of 338 home runs. Looking ahead, the Padres are set to face the Giants again, with RHP Dylan Cease scheduled to pitch against Logan Webb. The outcome of these upcoming games will be crucial as both teams vie for better standings in the league.