Right-hander Joe Musgrove worked six scoreless innings, Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his 18th homer and Manny Machado drove in three runs Friday night as the San Diego Padres defeated the visiting Texas Rangers 7-1 to open their three-game interleague series.
Musgrove gave up four hits and two walks with five strikeouts as he improved to 9-1 over his last 12 starts. Musgrove, who is 10-3 overall, made his ninth straight quality start.
"It meant a lot to me to get the start tonight," Musgrove said after leaving the game. "Jake always pitched with emotion. I try to emulate that."The Padres were leading 2-0 in the fourth when Josh Jung's double put Rangers on second and third with one out. Musgrove struck out Robbie Grossman and retired Mitch Garver on a fly to left to end the inning.
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