Machado and Merrill homer for Padres in 8-6 win over flailing Red Sox

BOSTON (AP) — Jackson Merrill had three hits, including a solo homer in the eighth inning that gave the Padres the lead, and San Diego rallied from a four-run deficit on Sunday to beat Boston 8-6 and send the Red Sox to their seventh loss in their last eight games.

Manny Machado connected for a three-run homer and ex-Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts also got three hits for the Padres.

The Red Sox scored four in the third inning but San Diego got three in the top of the fourth after Machado kicked away a pickoff attempt — perhaps not unintentionally — to put runners on second and third. Machado's first homer of the season in the fifth gave the Padres a 6-4 lead.

Boston tied it in the seventh on Masataka Yoshida's two-run double. It was his third straight hit after starting the season 0 for 10. Wilyer Abreu also had three hits for Boston.

Padres starter Walker Buehler, the longtime Dodger who spent part of last season in Boston, was pulled with two outs in the four-run third. Ranger Suarez was pulled from his first start for the Red Sox at Fenway Park after giving up a leadoff single in the fifth.

Jeremiah Estrada (1-1) was awarded the win after pitching a perfect eighth. Mason Miller worked the ninth for his fourth save.

Tyler Uberstine (0-1) took the loss in his major league debut. He allowed Merrill's homer as one of three hits and a walk, striking out two in 2 2/3 innings.

The Padres visit Pittsburgh for the start of a three-game series. RHP Germán Márquez (0-1) will face Pirates right-hander Bubba Chandler (0-0) in the opener.

Boston stays home for three games against Milwaukee, with Brayan Bello (0-1) going Monday night for the Red Sox against fellow righty Brandon Woodruff (1-0).

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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Ranger Suarez delivers a pitch in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) reacts after being tagged out after trying to advance to second base during the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Boston Red Sox right fielder Wilyer Abreu (52) grimaces after being hit by a throw to first base by San Diego Padres pitcher Walker Buehler during the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado gestures while rounding the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

DETROIT (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov completed the sixth hat trick of his NHL career on the power play with 1:51 remaining to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 5-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday.

The Wild led 4-1 before allowing Detroit to score three times in the third period and tie it. A penalty on Patrick Kane paved the way for Kaprizov to score his third goal of the game.

The Red Wings led the Atlantic Division and were tied for the most points in the Eastern Conference the morning of Jan. 25, with a 12-point playoff cushion. They've lost 12 of 20 games since to fall out of a spot with five left to play.

Matt Boldy and Mats Zuccarello each had an assist on the go-ahead goal. Vladimir Tarasenko and Boldy each scored for the Wild after Albert Johansson had a goal in the first.

J.T. Compher, Axel Sandin-Pellikka and Kane scored on Filip Gustavsson to rally back. Gustavsson finished with 18 saves, while Detroit's Cam Talbot allowed five goals on 20 shots.

Wild: Host the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night.

Red Wings: Host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.

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Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) defends Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Boldy (12) as he attempts to shoot on Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39)in the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) shoots but misses as Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) defends and defenseman Jonas Brodin (25) looks on in the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings in the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) stops a Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) shot in the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)