Manny Machado hits 3-run homer and singles twice in the Padres' 13-5 victory over the Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Manny Machado hit a three-run homer in the second inning and singled twice to help the San Diego Padres beat the Tampa Bay Rays 13-5 on Friday night.

“He’s definitely locked in,” Padres manager Mike Shildt said. “One thing about Manny, why he’s driven in over a 1,000 runs and been a proficient player in this league for a long time, he’s got such a balanced swing. It’s easy and fundamentally sound. It allows him to be able to handle everything.”

Machado moved into a tie with Adrian Gonzalez for second-place on the Padres’ career homer list with 161, two behind leader Nate Colbert. In his past eight games, Machado is 13 for 34 with three home runs and nine RBIs.

“That’s huge,” Machado said. “Obviously, he’s a San Diego great and to be on that list in such a short period of time is awesome. To be on that same level is an honor for sure.”

Second in the National League wild-card standings, the Padres improved to 77-60.

San Diego tagged Rays starter Taj Bradley (6-9) for eight runs in 2 1/3 innings. David Peralta added a two-run homer in the fourth inning off reliever Erasmo Ramirez and Xander Bogaerts hit a solo shot to left field in the ninth inning.

Jurickson Profar reached base five times (single, four walks) and scored two runs. Donovan Solano had three RBIs.

“That’s how we’ve been all year -- just pass the baton,” Machado said. “Pro getting on base early — working good counts, good at-bats — it leads to big innings.”

Yandy Diaz hit a two-run homer as part of the Rays’ four-run outburst in the second inning. Taylor Walls hit a two-RBI single to put the Rays on the board. Diaz left the game in the fourth inning with left knee patella tendonitis. He was replaced by Jonathan Aranda.

Padres starter Martin Perez (4-5) settled down after that and struck out four over five innings.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Padres: RHP Yu Darvish (left groin strain, right elbow inflammation) was scheduled to throw in a simulated game Friday at the Padres’ complex in Arizona. ...OF Fernando Tatis Jr. (right femoral stress reaction) is taking at bats against live pitching at the complex in Arizona. ...Rays: RHP Zach Littell (right shoulder fatigue) is expected to return to the rotation next week. ...INF Richie Palacios (right knee sprain) has resumed on-field activities and will play in a minor-league game on September 9. ...1B Diaz left the game in the fourth inning with left knee patella tendonitis. He was replaced by Jonathan Aranda.

UP NEXT

RHP Randy Vasquez (4-6, 4.52 ERA) was set to start for San Diego on Saturday against RHP Shane Baz (1-2, 3.48 ERA).

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Tampa Bay Rays' Yandy Diaz talks to trainer Joe Benge after leaving the game with an injury during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

San Diego Padres' David Peralta celebrates his two-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Erasmo Ramirez during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

2024 Olympic swimming gold and silver medalist Bobby Finke throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the San Diego Padres Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Rays' Yandy Diaz celebrates his home run off San Diego Padres starting pitcher Martin Perez with on-deck batter Junior Caminero (13) during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

San Diego Padres second baseman Xander Bogaerts forces Tampa Bay Rays' Jonathan Aranda (62) at second base and turns a double play on Junior Caminero during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Adrian Morejon celebrates with catcher Luis Campusano after closing out the Tampa Bay Rays during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

San Diego Padres' Donovan Solano, left, celebates his two-run single off Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Garrett Cleavinger with first base coach, outfield & base running instructor David Macias during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

San Diego Padres' Manny Machado, left, celebrates with Xander Bogaerts after the team defeated the Tampa Bay Rays during a baseball game Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

San Diego Padres' Manny Machado connects for an RBI single off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Taj Bradley during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

San Diego Padres' Jurickson Profar, left, celebrates with on-deck batter Jackson Merrill after scoring on an RBI single by Manny Machado off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Taj Bradley during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

San Diego Padres' Manny Machado celebrates his three-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Taj Bradley during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

San Diego Padres' Manny Machado, right, celebrates with Jurickson Profar (10) after Machado hit a three-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Taj Bradley during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

San Diego Padres' Manny Machado lines a single off Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Richard Lovelady during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For the second time in two days, the Minnesota Twins have reinstated one of their star players from the injured list to help with their playoff push.

Shortstop Carlos Correa, who has been on sidelined since the All-Star break with plantar fasciitis, has been activated from the 10-day injured list and is expected to be in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.

Correa is hitting .308 with 13 home runs and 47 RBIs in 75 games this season. He was chosen to represent the Twins in the All-Star Game but had to bow out due to his injury.

On Friday, the Twins reinstated center fielder Byron Buxton from the IL after he missed a month with an injured hip. Buxton homered in his return to the lineup, though Minnesota lost 8-4.

The Twins enter Saturday's action with a 2 1/2-game lead over Detroit for the final AL wild card spot.

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Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Nikolas Liepins)