Gaslamp Ball · Aug 26, 2019
Machado homers, Padres beat Red Sox to avoid sweep
Jake Roth-USA TODAY SportsIt was a record setting day for the San Diego Padres. Manny Machado hit a 2 run homer in the 1st inning to break the single season team record of 189 home runs. The record now sits at 190 and counting.
Yes, there are 33 games left.
Joey Fuego threw 5 innings of 1 run ball to pickup the victory. Fuego (Lucchesi) tossed just 73 pitches in what has unfortunately become the norm for starting pitchers in today’s game. Given his struggles the 3rd time through the lineup, you can’t fault Andy Green for making the call. It also helps that it worked.