Padres Halt Eight‑Game Skid with Machado’s Three‑Run Homer, 5‑2 Victory

The San Diego Padres broke an eight‑game losing streak with a decisive win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Manny Machado’s three‑run home run gave the Padres a 3‑2 lead, and RBI singles from Jackson Merrill and Fernando Tatis Jr.

added to the tally. The final 5‑2 score provided a much‑needed boost for San Diego heading into the next series.