Manny Machado's impressive performance led the San Diego Padres to an 11-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox, with Machado hitting two home runs and driving in five runs. This win marked the Padres' fifth consecutive victory and pushed their record to five games above .500, the highest this season. Machado's stellar play included hitting his 40th career game with multiple home runs, receiving strong support from Padres fans at Fenway Park. Boston's Tanner Houck struggled on his 28th birthday, giving up a career-high eight runs, leading to the Red Sox's third consecutive loss. The Padres' success continued with a six-run fifth inning, securing their second series win against the Red Sox in nine attempts.