Official Site of the Dodgers · Sep 23, 2018
Machado's bobble-night pop puts LA closer
Machado's 3-run home run LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers had everything lined up for Manny Machado on Saturday night. It was his bobblehead night at Dodger Stadium, wife Yainee threw out the ceremonial first pitch and manager Dave Roberts dropped the slugger a notch into the cleanup spot.
Take your pick of catalyst, but Machado responded with a three-run homer off Jacob Nix during a five-run third inning that powered a 7-2 win over the Padres as the Dodgers reduced their magic number for clinching the National League West to seven.
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