Padres Notes: National Embarrassment, Machado Owns Up to Struggles, Soto OK After Collision
Padres fans will be going to bed Sunday night with a bit of ire in their hearts after San Diego inexplicably struggled in their final two games against Washington en route to dropping the series.
The loss comes at a crucial time as the Padres look to finish the first half of the season strong; they will now enter the All-Star break with a losing record.
In other news, Manny Machado spoke to the media and defended the Padres' hitting coaching staff while the San Diego offense has struggled from the plate. Juan Soto caught a deep out in Sunday's loss and ran full speed against the outfield wall, but was able to recover and finish the game.
Check out some of the headlines from the weekend!
Juan Soto Avoids Injury After Slamming Into Wall at Petco Park
Manny Machado Praises Hitting Coaches, Holds Himself Accountable on Results
Insider Provides Updates on Key Friar Players
Matt Waldron Immediately Optioned to Minors After Stellar Debut
