RBI double and Nick Pivetta struck out six in seven innings to lead the San Diego Padres past the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Wednesday.

The July 15 game in Atlanta will be Machado’s seventh All-Star appearance and fourth start. He started for the American League in 2016 and ‘18 while with the Orioles and in ’22 for the NL. He is the first Padres third baseman to be voted to start multiple All-Star games.

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado will be a starter for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game Padres third baseman Manny Machado will be a Major League Baseball All-Star for the 3rd time with the San Diego Padres and for the 7th time in his career.