Manny Machado hit a three-run homer during a five-run seventh inning and the San Diego Padres won 7-1 on Tuesday night against the NL East-leading New York Mets, who watched slugger Juan Soto leave the game after fouling a ball off his left foot in the fourth.

St. Louis has dropped 4 of its past 5 games, including the last 2, after a 2-0 loss to the Miami Marlins Wednesday as a -124 home favorite. The Cardinals managed 5 hits but left 8 runners on base and went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position.

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