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Padres Preview: Machado's Hot Hand vs. Reds' Struggles | Beatline Padres
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The San Diego Padres (73-65) face the Cincinnati Reds (65-73) in a crucial NL West/Central matchup. Manny Machado leads the charge after a stellar 4-hit performance in yesterday's 5-0 win.
Key injuries include Luis Rengifo's torn ACL and Joe Musgrove's 60-day IL stint. The Padres call up catcher Ethan Salas, the youngest since Ivan Rodriguez. Analysis covers pitching rotations and bullpen management.
Topics: Padres preview, Reds series, Machado stats, Rengifo injury update, MLB playoffs race, ESPN API data…
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