San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King has nothing but praise for Manny Machado after a strong performance.
While much of the focus of the San Diego Padres 5-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants was the potential loss of star rookie center fielderhelped begin the Padres' lead with a home run in the first inning. It was later followed by another homer in the eighth.set by Nate Colbert during his run with the team from 1969-1974.. “Obviously, it’s an honor to be a part of it. … This is what I wanted — do it in front of the home crowd.
“We knew a couple guys are down in the bullpen,” Machado said, referring to Robert Suarez, Tanner Scott, and Jason Adam. “So we needed to put some runs on the board."“I mean, he’s Manny Machado, so, like all of it’s very much expected,” King said. “… It’s been a joy to pitch in front of and then watch him hit. He changes games, and it’s showing.”
Now, the Padres have moved past the Arizona Diamondbacks for the top Wild Card Spot, putting San Diego four games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West.
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