Machado connects two home runs, but Padres fall; Dominicans decide on MLB day

SANTO DOMINGO. – Star third baseman Manny Machado had an outstanding offensive performance, hitting two home runs and driving in five runs, although he couldn’t prevent the San Diego Padres’ defeat against the Arizona Diamondbacks in their game held in Mexico City.

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The game, played at the Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium, was marked by offense, favored in part by the altitude of the Mexican capital. The decisive moment came in the seventh inning, when Tim Tawa hit a grand slam that led a six-run rally to secure the victory for the Arizona team and split the two-game series. Machado finished the game 5-2, raising his total to four home runs and 16 RBIs on the season. Fernando Tatis Jr. and Ramón Laureano also contributed to the offense, each hitting a single.

Dominicans shine with the bat

In Toronto, outfielder Jesús Sánchez hit a two-run home run that made the difference in the Toronto Blue Jays’ 4-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. His compatriot Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also shone with three hits in the game. In Chicago, Dominican José Tena became a hero by hitting a solo home run in extra innings to give the Washington Nationals a 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.

Boston Responds After Cora’s Departure

In Baltimore, the Boston Red Sox reacted positively after the departure of their manager Alex Cora by defeating the Orioles 5-3. For the losing side, Dominican Samuel Basallo hit his fourth home run of the season.

Rockies sweep the Mets

In New York, the Colorado Rockies completed the sweep in a doubleheader against the New York Mets, with victories of 3-1 and 3-0. In those games, Juan Soto and Ronny Mauricio had offensive participation, although without a great impact on the final result. The day left Dominican prominence in both batting and decisive moments, on a date full of action in the Major Leagues.