Manny Machado hit a walk-off single on the first pitch of the bottom of the 10th inning, sending the Padres to a dramatic 7-6 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night at Petco Park.
What happened?
The Padres were down by one run in the bottom of the seventh inning when Fernando Tatis Jr. tied the game with his third home run of the season.
Mason Miller held the Braves scoreless in the ninth and 10th innings, setting the stage for Machado's walk-off.
Why it matters for Manny Machado
Machado's recent success has been crucial to the Padres' wins, with his home run on Monday being the only run in the Padres' 1-0 victory.
His homer in the 10th inning on Saturday also gave the Padres a win in Texas.
What comes next?
The Padres will continue their homestand, looking to build on their momentum.
Machado's teammates are thrilled with his recent performance, with Miller saying that they never lost faith in him.
The Padres' victory over the Braves marked a thrilling start to their homestand.
Machado's walk-off single was his third decisive swing in the past three Padres wins.
He has looked like his old self over the past few days, and his teammates are excited to see him succeed.
Tatis Jr. has also been playing well, with his home run on Tuesday being a notable highlight.
The Padres will look to continue their winning streak as they face off against their rivals in the coming days.
Machado's performance has been a key factor in the Padres' success, and he will look to continue his hot streak.
The Padres' 7-6 victory over the Braves was a thrilling game that came down to the wire.
Machado's walk-off single was the perfect ending to a dramatic game.
The Padres' homestand has gotten off to a great start, and they will look to build on their momentum in the coming days.