The San Diego Padres secured a 3-1 victory over the Rockies in Denver despite Manny Machado's absence due to paternity leave, with Matthew Batten filling in for him.

By the Numbers
  • Manny Machado placed on paternity list, allowing him to miss up to three games.
  • Dylan Cease impressed with a seven-inning, one-run performance against the Rockies, striking out eight.
Yes, But

Machado's absence raises concerns about the Padres' lineup strength against tough opponents like the Rockies.

State of Play
  • Padres continue their series with the Rockies before facing the Phillies over the weekend.
  • Dillon Head, a promising outfielder in Low-A Lake Elsinore, shows a hot bat with multiple hits in recent games.
What's Next

Padres fans eagerly await Machado's return and tracking Cease's performance for potential Cy Young Award contention.

Bottom Line

The Padres cope with Machado's absence while exciting prospects like Dylan Cease and Dillon Head show promise for the team's future success.