In successive at-bats in the first inning, Manny Machado struck out and Jackson Merrill grounded into a fielder’s choice on a first-pitch sweeper that was barely above the ground. In the second inning, Machado broke a 1-1 tie with a two-run double and Merrill made it 5-1 with a two-run triple.

San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka made franchise history in a 5-4 elimination game against the Atlanta Braves in a National League Wild Card Series on Wednesday.