Machado has been the Padres’ most consistent offensive performer and last night took over the NL batting average lead (.302). But he hit .200/.268/.410 in 26 games from June 21 through July 22. Last night, he extended his streak of games with at least two hits to six. He is batting .600 (15-for-25) during the streak.

Opposing him is St. Louis ace Sonny Gray (9–4, 4.04 ERA), who has been the team’s most consistent starter. Coming off a stellar June outing (20 straight no-hit, no-walk batters), Gray will look to overpower the Padres with his mix of sweeper and curveball.

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