Machado Gets 2,000th Career Hit in Front of Home Crowd at Petco Park

Padres star Manny Machado records milestone 2,000th career hit in loss to Diamondbacks

San Diego Padres star third baseman Manny Machado recorded his 2,000th career hit in the team’s 6-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday at Petco Park. Machado, 33, had three hits in the loss. His first, and the 1,999th of Machado’s career, came in the first inning when he laced a line drive to left field off Diamondbacks’ starting pitcher Zac Gallen. The six-time All-Star didn’t waste any time getting his 2,000th hit. In his next at-bat, …

Machado gets 2,000th career hit in front of home crowd at Petco Park

Manny Machado knocked his 2,000th career hit Monday night against the Diamondbacks with a sharp single off the glove of diving shortstop Geraldo Perdomo. The milestone hit came against starter Zac Gallen leading off the fourth inning. Machado received a standing ovation from the crowd at Petco Park, where he’s been a fan favorite since joining the Padres six years ago. “Doing it in front of the home crowd definitely is a lot better, and hopefull…

Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen Spins Another Gem in Win vs Padres

The Arizona Diamondbacks took a big game one in San Diego.

Yu Darvish makes season debut in Padres’ loss to Diamondbacks

It was a big night for the Padres. And those inside Petco Park who stood and cheered loudly and chanted “Yuuuu” when Yu Darvish’s name was announced for the first time before Monday night’s game knew it. It ended up being probably about what could have been expected for any pitcher’s first start in nine months. Darvish’s season debut on Monday lasted 3⅔ innings, during which he allowed two runs, three hits, walked three, struck out five and thre…

Padres star Manny Machado collects 2,000th career hit

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado led off the fourth inning of Monday night's game against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks with a single for his 2,000th career hit.

Naylor homers as the Diamondbacks beat the Padres 6-3 on Machado's big night

Zac Gallen was strong once again, striking out 9 Padres in 6 innings, and Josh Naylor hit one over the fence at Petco Park. Click here for a game recap.