Manny Machado’s jump sparks Padres 8‑6 win
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- Manny Machado jumped to avoid a pickoff throw by catcher Carlos Narváez, causing the ball to ricochet into foul territory and advance runners to second and third.
- Nick Castellanos singled home both runners after the error, adding two runs to the Padres’ tally.
- Manny Machado hit a three‑run homer in the next inning, giving San Diego a 6‑4 lead.
- Manny Machado is a seven‑time All‑Star, two‑time Gold Glove winner, a Platinum Glove recipient, a three‑time Silver Slugger, and a founding partner of MLS expansion club San Diego FC.
- Manny Machado joked that he might have picked the wrong sport, saying “FC should probably sign me up” and “I’ve got to hit ’em up now.”
- Craig Stammen said Machado was watching Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras to see if he would beat him to the bag, and that the throw was a bad one that hit his ankle.
Why it matters: The Padres gain a morale‑boosting victory after erasing a four‑run hole, while the Red Sox suffer a costly loss as a mis‑thrown pickoff and subsequent error directly led to two runs that shifted the game. The win also underscores Machado’s impact on both sides of the field, from defensive miscue to offensive heroics.
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