Pivetta Wins 9th Game in Career Year for Padres, Machado Has 3 RBIs in 6-4 Win over Phillies
- Nick Pivetta earned his ninth win by allowing one run over six innings as the San Diego Padres secured a 6-4 victory against the Philadelphia Phillies in the opener of Wednesday's doubleheader.
- Pivetta's strong form came after a 10-strikeout outing and consistent road performances, while Phillies starter Mick Abel struggled with control issues, walking five batters in just 1 1/3 innings.
- Manny Machado contributed a bases-clearing double during a five-run second inning, and Phillies hitters Max Kepler and Kyle Schwarber hit homers against Padres pitching, though Phillies pitching faltered overall.
- Pivetta improved his ERA to 3.25 by allowing seven hits without issuing any walks, while Machado expressed his gratitude to the fans for their ongoing support, acknowledging those who dedicated their time and appreciated the team's efforts.
- The Padres gained a chance to even their six-game road trip, and Phillies prepared for Game Two with Christopher Sanchez starting, aiming to improve after a season record of 50-36.
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Manny Machado's 3-run double helps Padres knock off Phillies
Manny Machado drove in three runs in support of Nick Pivetta, who quieted the Philadelphia Phillies over six innings to guide the San Diego Padres to a 6-4 road victory in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader.
Padres rough up Abel, go on to beat Phillies in Game 1 of doubleheader
PHILADELPHIA — Manny Machado hit a three-run double and Nick Pivetta allowed one run and struck out six in seven innings to lead the San Diego Padres past the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Pivetta (9-2) is off to the best start in his nine-year career, the first 3½ spent with the Phillies. The 32-year-old entered nine games under .500 in his career and has never won more than 10 games. He went 6-12 i…
Pivetta wins 9th game in career year for Padres, Machado has 3 RBIs in 6-4 win over Phillies
Manny Machado hit a three-RBI double and Nick Pivetta struck out six in seven innings to lead the San Diego Padres past the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Wednesday.
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