Manny Machado’s home run and three RBIs led the San Diego Padres to a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, securing the Padres’ lead in the National League wild-card standings. This win ended the Dodgers’ 11-game home winning streak and delayed their chance to clinch the No. 2 seed in the National League. The Padres, needing just one more win or a Diamondbacks loss, are close to securing their third consecutive playoff berth. Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani returned from injury but struggled, while Padres’ Bradgley Rodriguez earned the win with two scoreless innings. The series concludes with Padres’ Nick Pivetta facing Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow.
QUESTION: How might the outcome of this game influence the Padres’ momentum as they approach the playoffs?
Machado powers the Padres past the Dodgers 5-1, snapping Los Angeles’ 11-game home winning streak
