"Pirates Dominate Padres as Machado Embraces Urgency; Nationals vs. Mariners: Betting Odds, Picks, and Highlights"

The San Diego Padres suffered a 7-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, marking their fourth consecutive defeat and third straight series loss. Prior to the game, Manny Machado expressed the need for more urgency from the team, acknowledging that the season has gone off track and time is running short. Machado believes that the team has the talent to turn things around and make the postseason, but emphasized the importance of wanting it more than everyone else. The Padres' inconsistency and underperformance have left them six games under .500 and 7.5 games out of the final playoff spot in the National League.