Manny Machado homers, Michael King pitches well as Padres top Braves 1-0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 5:03 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Manny Machado homered and Michael King delivered seven strong innings as the San Diego Padres defeated the Atlanta Braves 1-0 on June 22. Machado's solo home run came in the fourth inning, marking his 14th homer while King limited the Braves to six singles, notching his first victory since May 18. This win is significant for the Padres, who recently struggled on a road trip, and it pushes the Braves to eight losses in their last 11 games. The Padres and Braves continue their three-game series before the Padres host the Dodgers shortly after.
- •Machado's homer was his 14th of the season.
- •King had five strikeouts and no walks in seven innings.
- •The Braves had two runners in scoring position but could not convert.
- •Mason Miller recorded his 21st save for the Padres.
- •The series continues with a matchup on June 23.
- 5:47 AMYahoo Sports — Machado homers, King dominates as Padres shutout Braves
- 5:03 AMYahoo Sports — Machado homers and King pitches 7 strong innings as Padres beat NL East-leading Braves 1-0
"Manny Machado homered and Michael King pitched seven strong innings for his first win since May 18 as the San Diego Padres beat the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves 1-0 on Monday night. The Braves lost for the eighth time in 11 games and were overtaken by the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers for the best record in the majors. The Padres, coming off a 4-5 trip through Baltimore, St. Louis and Texas, face the Braves for three games before hosting the Dodgers for three games this weekend.
"The Sporting Tribune's Fernando Ramirez writes that pitcher Michael King has a bounce back outing while Manny Machado homers to beat a talented Atlanta Braves team.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 5:47 AMMachado homers, King dominates as Padres shutout Braves
The Sporting Tribune's Fernando Ramirez writes that pitcher Michael King has a bounce back outing while Manny Machado homers to beat a talented Atlanta Braves team.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 5:03 AMMachado homers and King pitches 7 strong innings as Padres beat NL East-leading Braves 1-0
Manny Machado homered and Michael King pitched seven strong innings for his first win since May 18 as the San Diego Padres beat the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves 1-0 on Monday night. The Braves lost for the eighth time in 11 games and were overtaken by the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers for the best record in the majors. The Padres, coming off a 4-5 trip through Baltimore, St. Louis and Texas, face the Braves for three games before hosting the Dodgers for three games this weekend.
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