Manny Machado continued his impressive performance, hitting a home run for the second consecutive game, contributing to the San Diego Padres’ 2-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night. The crucial eighth-inning homer off Grant Anderson marked Machado’s ninth of the season, following his milestone 350th career home run just a day prior. This achievement places him among the elite 33 players who have reached this milestone before turning 33.
San Diego secured its first run in the third inning, courtesy of Luis Arraez, who singled home Tyler Wade. The Padres’ pitching staff was dominant, combining for a four-hit shutout. Wandy Peralta earned the win after stepping in for starter Randy Vásquez, who faced challenges but managed to avoid deeper trouble, striking out Christian Yelich to escape a jam in the fifth inning.
Milwaukee’s Chad Patrick performed strongly with six strikeouts, allowing only one run and lowering his ERA to 2.84. However, the Brewers struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, leaving 10 runners on base and going just 1 for 9 with runners in scoring position.
The pivotal moment in the game came in the seventh inning when Padres pitcher Adrian Morejon struck out William Contreras, preserving San Diego’s narrow lead. Machado then extended the lead with his powerful hit, providing an insurance run for the Padres.
Looking ahead, the series continues on Saturday with Padres’ RHP Stephen Kolek (3-1, 3.47 ERA) facing Brewers’ LHP José Quintana (4-1, 2.77). This matchup promises to be an exciting contest as both teams vie for crucial wins.
This game highlights both Machado’s exceptional talent and the Padres’ strong performance, suggesting a promising trajectory for the team as the season progresses.