MLB roundup: Manny Machado becomes Padres' homer king in loss to Mariners

Manny Machado ascended to the top of the San Diego Padres' all-time home run leaderboard as the team triumphed over the Seattle Mariners with a score of 7-3 on Tuesday.

Fernando Tatis Jr. also contributed with a home run, while Yu Darvish secured his first win since May 19th, helping the Padres end a two-game losing streak. Darvish (5-3) pitched five innings, allowing two runs. Robert Suarez closed the game, achieving his 32nd save by recording the final four outs.

Machado launched a two-run homer to center field off George Kirby in the sixth inning, marking his 164th home run with the Padres and extending San Diego's lead to 5-2. Previously, Nate Colbert held the franchise record with 163 home runs from 1969 to 1974.

For the Mariners, Cal Raleigh and Luke Raley each hit home runs, but the team suffered only its second loss in the last six games. Kirby (11-11) surrendered five runs over five-plus innings.

In another matchup, the Cubs defeated the Dodgers 6-3. Pete Crow-Armstrong drove in two runs and showcased exceptional defense in center field, while the visiting Chicago team capitalized on three errors by Los Angeles in the eighth inning to secure the win.

The Cubs scored five runs in the eighth, aided by throwing errors from catcher Austin Barnes and center fielder Tommy Edman, along with a fielding error by Enrique Hernandez.

Cubs starter Shota Imanaga (13-3) allowed three runs on seven hits over seven innings. Edman hit two home runs, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto recorded eight strikeouts in four innings during his return from a shoulder injury for the Dodgers.

The Philadelphia Phillies triumphed over the Tampa Bay Rays with a score of 9-4, highlighted by Cal Stevenson’s pivotal double during a tumultuous eighth inning. Kyle Schwarber also made history by hitting his 14th leadoff home run of the season.

Trea Turner contributed significantly with two home runs, while Bryce Harper added three doubles to the Phillies' efforts. Schwarber had to leave the game in the fourth inning due to discomfort in his left elbow, as reported by the team.

For the Rays, Junior Caminero recorded three hits, and both Christopher Morel and Josh Lowe contributed with two hits each, marking the team's fourth loss in their last six games.

In another matchup, the Detroit Tigers dominated the Colorado Rockies with an 11-0 victory. Rookie right-hander Keider Montero achieved a shutout, allowing only three hits and striking out five batters without issuing any walks.

Parker Meadows made a notable impact with a home run and three runs batted in. Riley Greene also shone with a three-run triple, while teammates Matt Vierling and Andy Ibanez each contributed two runs batted in.

For the Rockies, Bradley Blalock suffered the loss, giving up five runs (four earned) on five hits over four innings, while walking five batters and striking out four.

In a close contest, the Pittsburgh Pirates edged out the Miami Marlins with a score of 6-4, thanks to Andrew McCutchen’s three-run homer. Bryan Reynolds had a productive game with two hits, two runs, and an RBI, while Isiah Kiner-Falefa also contributed with two hits and a run.

The Pirates secured their second consecutive victory in the three-game series, with reliever Joey Wentz earning the win and Aroldis Chapman securing his eighth save.

For the Marlins, Jhonny Pereda stood out with three hits, an RBI, and a run, while Kyle Stowers added two doubles, an RBI, and a run. Adam Oller took the loss for Miami, allowing six runs on seven hits in five innings.