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

This weekend represents the last 2025 regular-season series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres. Unfortunately, the rivalry has cooled due to the Dodgers’ dominance over the Padres in head-to-head competition.

Los Angeles swept the Padres, then in first place, last weekend at Dodger Stadium but on Friday the action turns to Petco Park.

Manny Machado hits a solo home run to left-center field to put the Padres ahead 3-0 in the bottom of the 3rd

Before he went to the plate for his at-bat in the third inning, Machado had a discussion with veteran starting pitcher Yu Darvish. After the 8-1 win, Machado revealed his conversation with the Japanese star who might have helped the third baseman dig deep.

A second straight weekend three-pack with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres? Of course we are down.

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In this thrilling video, we dive deep into the spectacular field plays of Manny Machado, showcasing the incredible power and precision of his arm. Witness jaw-dropping moments that prove why Machado is a defensive legend.