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.
