Padres beat Brewers 1-0 on Manny Machado solo homer
Manny Machado’s seventh‑inning solo home run gave the San Diego Padres a 1‑0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, highlighting a strong pitching performance that secured the win.
Key points
- Machado hit a 424‑foot solo homer in the seventh inning for the Padres’ only run.
- Padres rookie Ryan Bergert threw four hitless innings and helped preserve the shutout.
- Closer Robert Suarez recorded his 21st save as San Diego completed a 1‑0 win.
- Milwaukee starter Freddy Peralta allowed one hit over six scoreless innings before the bullpen took over.
Manny Machado’s solo home run in the seventh inning was all the San Diego Padres needed to secure a tense 1-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Machado’s 424-foot drive off reliever Rob Zastryzny broke a scoreless tie and marked his 10th homer of the season, continuing a hot streak that’s seen him go deep seven times in his last games.
Padres rookie Ryan Bergert impressed in his second career start, holding the Brewers hitless through four innings and escaping a fifth-inning jam with help from Machado’s glove. Bergert and five relievers combined for a four-hit shutout, with closer Robert Suarez earning his 21st save.
Freddy Peralta started for Milwaukee, allowing just one hit over six scoreless innings before turning it over to the bullpen. The Brewers’ offense was stifled all afternoon, unable to capitalize on their few opportunities.
Randy Vásquez did not appear in this contest, as the Padres relied on Bergert and their bullpen to secure the win. The victory capped a hard-fought series in Milwaukee, with Machado’s bat and defense proving decisive once again.
Your questions, answered
Who hit the winning home run for the Padres against the Brewers?
Manny Machado hit a solo home run in the seventh inning.
How many runs did the Brewers score in the game?
The Brewers were held scoreless, losing 1‑0.
Which Padres pitcher earned the save?
Closer Robert Suarez earned the save.
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