Padres - Baseball - Players To Watch

As the San Diego Padres gear up to face the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, all eyes are on Manny Machado. The third baseman has been a consistent performer for the Friars, showing his prowess both offensively and defensively. In their recent game against the Cincinnati Reds, Machado maintained a perfect fielding percentage and posted a .400 batting average with an OPS of .8. His ability to get on base and make crucial plays will be pivotal as the Padres aim to take an early lead.