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Machado's Homer Fuels Padres' Comeback Win Over Red Sox

4/6/2026

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Manny Machado, the San Diego Padres' third baseman, helped the team defeat the Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Sunday.
He inadvertently kicked a pickoff throw into foul territory, allowing two runners to advance and score.
Machado later hit a three-run homer to fuel the comeback.
Machado joked he should switch to soccer, saying, "I think I picked the wrong sport," and clarified the kick was unintentional.

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Manny Machado, the San Diego Padres' third baseman, helped the team defeat the Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Sunday.
He inadvertently kicked a pickoff throw into foul territory, allowing two runners to advance and score.
Machado later hit a three-run homer to fuel the comeback.
Machado joked he should switch to soccer, saying, "I think I picked the wrong sport," and clarified the kick was unintentional.