Padres' Winning Streak Boosted by Key Performances

The San Diego Padres have been on a winning streak, highlighted by standout performances from Manny Machado and Jurickson Profar. Machado hit a walk-off two-run home run to secure a 10-8 victory over the Diamondbacks, marking his fifth homer in nine games. Profar, recently named an All-Star starter, hit his 12th home run and threw out a runner at the plate in the Padres' 3-1 win against the Texas Rangers. Additionally, David Peralta's first home run of the season was crucial in the Padres' 6-4 win over the Rangers, where Jurickson Profar also contributed significantly. These victories have bolstered San Diego's record to 48-43, winning 11 of their last 14 games. The Rangers, on the other hand, have struggled, going 17-31 since May and dropping to 39-48 for the season.