Machado makes MVP case in 6-1 win over Mariners

Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Manny Machado hit a pair of home runs, batting in four of the Padres six runs, and Chris Paddack allow just one hit on Friday night in a 6-1 victory over the Mariners at Petco Park.

Trent Grisham was behind San Diego’s first two runs scored on the evening with the first coming on a wild pitch from Seattle starter Yusei Kikuchi that allowed Grisham to sprint through home in the top of the third inning. One inning later, Grisham grounded out into a fielder’s choice which brought home Tommy Pham in his first game back after injuring his hand late last month.

Machado broke the game open with his 15th home of the year just one batter later, which tied him with the…