Manny Machado hit a tiebreaking homer off Raisel Iglesias in the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres overcame Ronald Acuña Jr.'s home run in his season debut to beat the Atlanta Braves 2-1 on Friday night and end their six-game losing streak.

San Diego Padres superstar Manny Machado had a brief response for why his team has been struggling amid a four-game losing streak.

San Diego Padres (28-21, third in the NL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (24-26, third in the NL East) Atlanta; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Michael King (4-2, 2.59 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 64 strikeouts);

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By losing 14-0 to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, the San Diego Padres' five-game losing streak reached a low point not seen since the franchise's origins.

San Diegans will have multiple opportunities to honor those who lost their lives in service to the nation this Memorial Day weekend.