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Machado's 10th-Inning Homer Lifts Padres Past Rangers 6-4
The San Diego Padres defeated the Texas Rangers 6-4 on Saturday after rallying from a 3-1 deficit. Manny Machado hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the 10th inning and finished with five RBIs to lead the Padres' comeback victory in Arlington.
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Who
Manny Machado
What
Manny Machado hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning
When
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Where
Arlington, Texas
- Manny Machado hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning
- Padres rallied from a 3-1 deficit
- Jake Burger hit a two-run homer for the Rangers
- Machado had an RBI double in the third inning
- Machado's run-scoring groundout made it 3-2
Manny Machado delivered a clutch three-run homer in the 10th inning as the San Diego Padres rallied from a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Texas Rangers 6-4 on Saturday in Arlington. The blast, Machado's 13th of the season, extended his night to five RBIs—tying his season high—and proved decisive in what became a dramatic comeback victory.
The Padres struck quickly, scoring five runs in the first inning, but the Rangers answered back to take a 3-1 lead by the seventh when Jake Burger connected for a two-run homer. San Diego mounted their comeback in the eighth, with Machado contributing an RBI double in the third inning and a run-scoring groundout that brought the team within 3-2. Jackson Merrill's tying single set the stage for the 10th-inning heroics.
In the decisive frame, reliever Joe Ross (0-1) walked pinch-runner Samad Taylor on a 2-0 count while attempting a bunt, and Machado capitalized by lining a sinker into the left field seats. Adrian Morejon earned the win with two scoreless innings and five strikeouts, while Mason Miller secured his 20th save in 20 opportunities despite allowing Wyatt Langford an RBI infield single in the 10th.
The victory marked San Diego's 16th win in their last 19 games against Texas and kept alive their chance for a seventh consecutive series triumph over the Rangers. The Rangers were hampered by a season-high 17 strikeouts, while Texas right-hander Nathan Eovaldi was scratched due to left knee soreness, with MacKenzie Gore starting on short rest after allowing just one run and five hits across six innings.
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Why This Matters
Machado's 10th-inning heroics showcase the Padres' resilience and clutch-hitting capability during a critical stretch where they have won 16 of their last 19 games against Texas. This momentum is essential for playoff positioning, and the victory demonstrates that San Diego can overcome significant deficits when their star players perform under pressure—a quality that defines championship-caliber teams heading into the stretch run.