Manny Machado Homers in First Inning Against Chicago Cubs

San Diego Padres slugger Manny Machado continued a dominant first inning for his team in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series against the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park. Following a leadoff home run by teammate Fernando Tatis Jr., Machado took Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd deep on an 81-mph changeup, launching a 391-foot solo home run to extend the Padres' early lead to 2-0 in the opening frame as part of an 8-0 blowout win.