Manny Machado drives in four as Padres top Diamondbacks 9-4
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Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Manny Machado recorded four RBIs, leading the San Diego Padres to a 9-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on August 5. The Padres jumped out to an early lead, scoring three runs in both the first and second innings. Randy Vásquez delivered a strong performance on the mound, pitching six scoreless innings. Despite a late rally from Arizona with two home runs in the seventh inning, San Diego maintained control to secure the win. The Padres are now one game behind the Diamondbacks for the final National League wild-card playoff spot.
- •Padres scored six runs in the first two innings.
- •Randy Vásquez allowed only two hits in six innings.
- •Nolan Arenado and James McCann hit two-run homers for Arizona.
- •Machado matched his season high with four RBIs.
- •Padres and Diamondbacks continue their playoff push.
- 4:33 AMYahoo Sports — Manny Machado has four RBIs, Padres beat D-backs 9-4 to gain ground in NL wild card race
- 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — Padres hang 6 runs early, hold D-backs at arms reach rest of the way in win
"The big names for the San Diego Padres ambushed the Arizona Diamondbacks early, plating three runs in both the first and second innings, then powered through a late hiccup with a 9-4 win on Tuesday at Chase Field.Manny Machado had a four-RBI night as he matched his season high as one of three Padres (59-55) with three hits, while Randy Vásquez had one of his strongest starts of the season. Despite allowing two or fewer runs in eight of his last nine starts, Diamondbacks (60-54) All-Star Eduardo
"Manny Machado had three hits and four RBIs, Randy Vásquez threw six scoreless innings and the San Diego Padres jumped out to a big early lead in a 9-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night. The Padres won for the ninth time in 11 games, moving one game behind the D-backs for the third and final National League wild-card playoff spot. Jackson Merrill had three hits and two RBIs, while Jake Cronenworth also had a three-hit night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 4:33 AMManny Machado has four RBIs, Padres beat D-backs 9-4 to gain ground in NL wild card race
Manny Machado had three hits and four RBIs, Randy Vásquez threw six scoreless innings and the San Diego Padres jumped out to a big early lead in a 9-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night. The Padres won for the ninth time in 11 games, moving one game behind the D-backs for the third and final National League wild-card playoff spot. Jackson Merrill had three hits and two RBIs, while Jake Cronenworth also had a three-hit night.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 4:30 AMPadres hang 6 runs early, hold D-backs at arms reach rest of the way in win
The big names for the San Diego Padres ambushed the Arizona Diamondbacks early, plating three runs in both the first and second innings, then powered through a late hiccup with a 9-4 win on Tuesday at Chase Field.Manny Machado had a four-RBI night as he matched his season high as one of three Padres (59-55) with three hits, while Randy Vásquez had one of his strongest starts of the season. Despite allowing two or fewer runs in eight of his last nine starts, Diamondbacks (60-54) All-Star Eduardo
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