Published September 10, 2024
Manny Machado, Padres’ all-time home run leader | AP
The Dominican Manny Machado hit a two-run homer to become the leading home run hitter in Padres history, His compatriot Fernando Tatis Jr. added a three-run shot and San Diego defeated the team on Tuesday 7-3 to the Seattle Mariners.
And while the home run of Machado set a record, Tatis’s gave San Diego the lead.
For the Fathers, the Venezuelan Luis Arraez 5-3 with two runs scored. Dominicans Tatis 5-2 with one run scored and three RBIs, Machado 5-2 with one run scored and four RBIs. The Colombian Donovan Solano 3-2 with two runs scored.
For the Mariners, the Dominicans Victor Robles from 4-3, Julio Rodriguez 5-0, Jorge Polanco 4-2. The Mexican Randy Arozarena 4-0.
What is the San Diego Padres’ home run record and who held the record before?
Machado arrived at 164 home runs with the Padres, on a line drive to center field off George Kirby in the sixth inning that gave San Diego a 5-2 lead. From home plate, Machado watched as the ball flew off the bat at nearly 109 mph.
How many home runs does Manny Machado have?
The home run of Machado’s 26th in Seattle was his season-high, breaking a tie with Nate Colbert atop the Padres’ home run list. In total, Machado has hit 339 home runs, with Baltimore, the Dodgers and San Diego.
