Manny Machado hits walk-off home run to propel Padres over Giants

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After a mystifying five-game skid that included a 26-inning scoreless streak, the new-look San Diego Padres finally played the way they're supposed to after last week's blockbuster trade that brought Juan Soto to town.

Manny Machado hit a game-ending, three-run homer and Soto connected for his first long ball with the Padres, who overcame a blown save by Josh Hader to beat the San Francisco Giants 7-4 on Tuesday night.

Machado capped the night in dramatic fashion with his one-out shot off Tyler Rogers (2-4), a half-inning after Hader allowed three runs to let the Giants tie it.

"We were looking for something to ignite our offense and our big boys got some big hits tonight," San Diego manager Bob Melvin said. "Certainly no more than Manny, who’s got a flair for the dramatic. We all know that. It was a good one to put away after looking like we had it in the ninth."

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San Diego Padres' Manny Machado reacts after hitting a game-ending, three-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, in San Diego.  (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

The Padres started their winning rally when Jurickson Profar hit a one-out single off Rogers and Soto reached on catcher's interference. Machado then drove his 20th homer to left field and was welcomed by a wild celebration at home plate.

"We definitely broke that ice today offensively, defensively," Machado said. "Our staff as well. You know, we had a little hiccup in the ninth, but overall I think it was a good, productive day for us."

The Padres, whose offense looked miserable in two straight shutouts, had