By BERNIE WILSON-- SAN DIEGO (AP) — After a mystifying five-game skid that included a 26-inning scoreless streak, the new-look San Diego Padres finally played the way they’re supposed to after last week’s blockbuster trade that brought Juan Soto to town.
Manny Machado hit a game-ending, three-run homer and Soto connected for his first long ball with the Padres, who overcame a blown save by Josh Hader to beat the San Francisco Giants 7-4 on Tuesday night.
Machado capped the night in dramatic fashion with his one-out shot off Tyler Rogers (2-4), a half-inning after Hader allowed three runs to let the Giants tie it.
“We were looking for something to ignite our offense and our big boys got some big hits tonight,” San Diego manager Bob Melvin said. “Certainly no more than Man
