Manny Machado Kicks Ball to Help Padres Beat Red Sox 8-6
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado kicked away a pickoff throw during Sunday's game, helping his team score two runs. The Padres came back from being down by four runs to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-6.
Manny Machado made an unusual but effective play Sunday when he kicked away a pickoff attempt during the San Diego Padres' 8-6 comeback win over the Boston Red Sox.
The Padres third baseman's quick thinking helped San Diego score two crucial runs as they fought back from a four-run deficit. The play became a turning point in what looked like a lost cause for the Padres.
Pickoff attempts happen when the pitcher throws to a base to try to get a runner out. By kicking the ball away, Machado prevented the Red Sox from completing the play and allowed his teammates to advance and score.
The dramatic comeback capped off Sunday's game with the Padres proving that games aren't over until the final out.
The unusual play shows how split-second decisions can change entire games. Baseball fans rarely see players intentionally kick the ball, making this a memorable moment in what became a dramatic comeback victory.
The Padres will look to build momentum from this comeback win in their next series.
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