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Machado homers in 9th as Padres overcome Acuña's dramatic return, beat Braves 2-1 to end 6-game skid
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 designated hitter Gavin Sheets was hitting below league average on a historically bad White Sox team who had the most losses in Mode
Perhaps a trip to Atlanta was just what the doctor ordered for Manny Machado and the recently struggling Padres. San Diego entered Friday night’s series opener against the Braves with a six-game losing streak,
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SB Nation on MSNPadres secure win following base running mistake by BravesRobert Suarez came in for the save in the bottom of the ninth inning and Alex Verdugo singled to start the inning for the Braves. He was replaced by pinch runner Eli White, who advanced to second base on a groundout by Sean Murphy.
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.
The Atlanta Braves play against the San Diego Padres in an MLB game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.