Padres' Tatis, Machado Each Hit 16th HRs in 4-3 Win Over Diamondbacks

The San Diego Padres secured a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park, with key contributions from All-Stars Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado, who each hit their 16th home runs of the season. Tatis sparked the comeback with a solo homer in the third inning, his first in 15 games, while Machado added a leadoff homer in the fifth to give the Padres the lead. The Padres bullpen, led by Adrián Morejón who earned the win, and closer Robert Suarez, who recorded his MLB-leading 27th save, preserved the victory despite stranding 13 runners. The Diamondbacks struggled to capitalize on opportunities, going 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position and dropping to 6-28 when scoring three runs or fewer. San Diego improved to 50-43 and earned a split in the four-game NL West series, relying heavily on their star hitters and solid relief pitching. Both Tatis and Machado have been productive this season, with Machado hitting three home runs in his last seven games and Tatis showing potential for a 30-30 season with his current pace.