Manny Machado hit a 408-foot line drive on a 2-0 sinker from Joe Ross in the 10th inning to lift the Padres to a 6-4 victory over the Rangers on June 20.
What happened?
Machado got himself in a favorable count and hit the pitch in the middle of the strike zone.
Why it matters for Manny Machado
The home run capped a day in which Machado also had an RBI double in the third inning and a run-scoring groundout in the eighth.
Machado's performance helped the Padres get a much-needed win, as they continue to be in contention for a playoff spot despite being tied for the major leagues' worst record since May 24.
What comes next?
The Padres will look to build on this win as they continue their road trip, which ends on June 21.
Machado's two extra-base hits on June 20 both came on fastballs in the strike zone, and he went into the game batting .229 with a .459 slugging percentage against fastballs in the zone.
The Padres' starting rotation has been ranked near the bottom of the league in ERA, and four players in the starting lineup on June 20 began the month in Triple-A.
Machado entered June 20 batting .174 with a .604 OPS, but got those numbers up to .178 and .623 after his performance.
And Machado's heroics were a welcome sight for the Padres, who have not gotten the version of him that they need often enough in 2026.
But on June 20, Machado came through, and the Padres got a win they sorely needed.
The three-run homer was Machado's 13th of the season, and it led the team.
Machado also had 41 RBIs, which leads the team, and he said 'the homers are there, the RBIs are there' after the game.
So the Padres will look to build on this win, and Machado will look to continue his strong performance.
Machado's performance on June 20 was a reminder of what he can do when he's at his best.
The Padres will need more of that from him if they're going to make a push for the playoffs.
Machado's home run on June 20 was a big moment for the Padres, and it helped them get a win they needed.