US EditionMachado’s Slam Caps 5-Run 9th as Padres Top Nationals 7
WASHINGTON D.C., JUL 18 – Dylan Cease struck out 10 batters over 5.1 scoreless innings while Manny Machado's grand slam capped a five-run ninth inning to secure the Padres' win.
- The San Diego Padres defeated the Washington Nationals 7-2 at Nationals Park on Friday, capped by a five-run ninth inning led by Manny Machado's grand slam.
- The Padres entered the ninth tied 2-2 after CJ Abrams hit a two-run homer in the eighth to even the score against reliever Jason Adams.
- Earlier, Jake Cronenworth and Jose Iglesias opened the ninth with singles, Elias Díaz executed a sacrifice bunt scoring Cronenworth, and Machado hit his first grand slam of the season.
- Dylan Cease pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts and zero walks, showing signs of returning to the near-ace form he displayed last year.
- The Padres improved to 53-44 and hold the National League's final wild-card playoff spot, while the Nationals extended their losing streak to five games.
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Padres Triumph Over Nationals in 7-2 Victory
The San Diego Padres defeated the Washington Nationals 7-2 on July 18, 2025, at Nationals Park, improving their record to 53-44 and holding second place in the NL West. The Nationals, struggling at 38-59, remain last in the NL East. Wandy Peralta earned the win for the Padres, while Kyle Finnegan took the loss for the Nationals in a game that showcased strong offensive and defensive plays by San Diego. Padres’ Offense Shines in Ninth InningThe P…
Machado delivers some Slam Diego to D.C. in late rally that seals Padres win
Manny Machado’s grand slam capped a five-run ninth inning to power the Padres past the Nationals 7-2 on Friday. Jake Cronenworth singled leading off the ninth against Kyle Finnegan (1-4) and, running on the pitch, went to third on a single by Jose Iglesias – to the spot just vacated by second baseman Luis García Jr. But small ball gave the Friars the lead. Elias Díaz executed his second safety squeeze of the game, scoring Cronenworth to put San …
Santa Maria Times
Independent EspañolWASHINGTON (AP) — Manny Machado's grand slam capped a five-run ninth inning, and the San Diego Padres beat the Washington Nationals 7-2 on Friday night.
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Clayton NewsPadres surrender lead, then answer in ninth to beat Nationals
Manny Machado's grand slam highlighted a five-run ninth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Washington Nationals 7-2 on Friday night after losing a 2-0 lead.
Manny Machado’s ninth-inning grand slam powers Padres’ win over Nationals
WASHINGTON – The Padres did not begin the second half executing much differently than they generally did before the All-Star break. Until the ninth inning, when they had to. After losing their two-run lead in the eighth inning, the Padres scored five runs in the ninth to beat the Nationals 7-2 on Friday night. The somewhat deceiving final score was courtesy of Manny Machado’s grand slam, the Padres’ first of the season. “Too late,” Machado said …
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