The San Diego Padres are in the middle of a key race for the National League West against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The advice from Darvish worked, based on Machado's solo shot to make it 3-0, and notch his first home run since July 29th. He went 18 games without a home run, and slugged just .293 during that stretch with a .603 OPS.

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado spoke about the support that the Friar faithful have for the team.

Nestor Cortes allowed just one hit over six shutout innings Saturday night and Ramon Laureano knocked in two runs to lift the San Diego Padres to a 5-1 win over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers to move back into first place in the National League West.

Padres fourth. Manny Machado walks. Ryan O'Hearn singles to left field. Manny Machado to second. Xander Bogaerts walks. Ryan O'Hearn to second. Manny Machado to third. Gavin Sheets lines out

On a night when their chances to do viable damage were few and far between, the Dodgers had an opportunity they couldn't afford to waste in the top of the eighth inning. Hard-throwing Padres righty Mason Miller was on the mound.

El cubano Nestor Cortes llevó un juego perfecto hasta la sexta entrada y se combinó con tres relevistas para permitir solo dos hits, mientras los