Manny Machado delivers three-run double, Padres win

A two-out, bases clearing double by Manny Machado in the top of the second inning capped a five run inning that allowed the San Diego Padres to earn a 6-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the first game of their doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park, Wednesday.

Machado lined a ball into the left field corner with the Padres leading 2-0 after Phillies starter Mick Abel walked in two runs earlier in the second inning. The double by Machado made the score 5-0 and knocked Abel out of the game after just 1 2/3 innings pitched.

San Diego batters showed patience at the plate against Abel and throughout the game. The Padres earned five walks against Abel and added four more walks off the Phillies…