Manny Machado powered the Padres past the Mets with a bases-loaded grand slam off David Peterson, a pivotal 7-4 win that deepens San Diego’s wild-card push and narrows the gap to the Dodgers in the NL West. The inning featured Luis Arraez’s bunt single and Tatis Jr.’s walk to set the table, while Cronenworth was HBP and helped trigger the surge. A baserunning blunder by Elias Díaz barely dented SD’s cushion. Padres manager Mike Shildt praised Machado’s calm, clutch approach in a pressure-packed moment.

The victory preserves San Diego’s momentum as October looms, keeps them two games back in the West, and five games ahead for the second wild-card spot, while New York remains in the thick of the crowded NL standings. The scene underscored the kind of day that fantasy managers circle: big blasts, smart at-bats, and high-leverage opportunities that can swing a playoff race.