Machado Drives In Two as Padres Defeat Nationals 5–4

Manny Machado, playing for the San Diego Padres, went 2-3 with 2 singles, drove in 2 runs, scored 2 runs, walked once, and struck out once in the 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on September 8, 2026.

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Machado played all 141 games for the Padres in the 2026 season, recording a .228 batting average with 119 hits in 522 at-bats. Notably, he hit 26 home runs and drove in 80 RBIs, achieving an OPS of .736. In his recent game on September 8, 2026, against the Nationals, he went 2-3 with 2 singles and drove in 2 runs, contributing to the Padres' 5-4 win.