Five-run inning leads Padres past A's
Manny Machado hit a three-run, opposite-field homer to cap a five-run fifth inning Tuesday night, leading the San Diego Padres to a 7-4 win over the visiting Oakland A's.
Machado's blast followed a go-ahead, two-run single by Jake Cronenworth. The big inning helped San Diego take the opener of a two-game interleague series.
The A's had taken a 3-0 lead against Padres starter Chris Paddack (7-6) in the top of the third.
