Padres - Baseball - Players To Watch

As the Padres gear up to face the Orioles in an eagerly awaited showdown, all eyes are on Manny Machado, the Padres' third baseman, whose recent performances have set the stage for a thrilling encounter. Machado's exceptional play, especially his .667 batting average and 1.75 OPS in one of the previous games, underscores his pivotal role in the Padres' lineup. His consistent hitting, coupled with a .500 batting average over the last three games, makes him a formidable force at the plate.