{
  "id": 7231282,
  "title": "Machado homers as the Padres beat the Giants 6-4 for 7th straight victory",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/machado-homers-as-the-padres-beat-the-giants-6-4-for-7th-straight-7231282",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T02:44:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/13/machado-homers-as-the-padres-beat-the-giants-6-4-for-7th-straight-victory"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manny Machado delivered a game-winning two-run homer as the San Diego Padres extended their winning streak to seven games, defeating the San Francisco Giants 6-4 on Sunday night. In the first inning, Jackson Merrill's two-run double extended the Padres' lead. Machado contributed three more runs in the second inning with a deep left field double. Andrew Knizner followed with a two-run shot in the second inning, further solidifying the Padres' advantage. Fernando Tatis Jr. added two more runs with three hits, scoring twice and driving in two runs, including Ethan Salas' crucial triple in the fourth inning. Despite Webb's efforts, pitching five innings and allowing six runs, the Padres secured the win in the sixth inning with a single by Scott Bandura and a sacrifice hit by Christian Koss, reducing the deficit to 6-4. Wandy Peralta contributed 1 1/3 scoreless innings of relief before Yuki Matsui closed out the game by striking out Jonah Cox.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Manny Machado hits game-winning two-run homer",
    "Jackson Merrill's double extends Padres' winning streak",
    "Padres defeat Giants 6-4, securing 7th straight victory"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Padres' seventh straight win cements their current form as a force to be reckoned with, fueled by standout performances from Machado, Tatis Jr., and their supporting lineup.",
  "illustration": null,
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        "title": "Machado homers as the Padres beat the Giants 6-4 for 7th straight victory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/machado-homers-as-the-padres-beat-the-giants-6-4-for-7th-straight",
        "published": "2026-09-14T02:43:54.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}