Padres' Manny Machado Reaches 2,000 Hits in Loss to Diamondbacks

Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres reached a significant milestone by recording his 2,000th career hit with a single off Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen. Machado's achievement places him among an elite group of just 13 players who have accumulated at least 2,000 hits and 350 home runs before turning 32, joining some of baseball's greatest hitters. Despite his strong individual performance, which included three hits and a home run, the Padres lost 6-3 to the Diamondbacks. Machado, a seven-time All-Star and the National League's starting third baseman this year, has accumulated 950 hits with the Padres since joining them in 2019. The milestone hit was celebrated by fans and players alike at Petco Park, underscoring Machado's status as a fan favorite and hinting at his future Hall of Fame induction. Arizona's Zac Gallen delivered a strong pitching performance, limiting the Padres and helping secure the victory.