Machado's Homer and 2 RBIs Lead Padres Past Pirates on June 1

Manny Machado's Season Performance Context

Machado's home run against the Pirates fits neatly into his current uptick in power. Over his last ten games, he's slugged .770 with four homers, showing he's in a groove at the plate. This recent display comes as Machado continues to shine in the third spot of the batting order. His .322 average in that position underscores his consistent contributions, with six homers and an OPS of .857.