Manny Machado's unexpected soccer-style kick helped the San Diego Padres rally for an 8-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox, erasing a four-run deficit Sunday.

In the fourth inning, Machado took a lead off first base. Boston catcher Carlos Narváez threw behind him in a pickoff attempt, but Machado jumped, stutter-stepping with his right foot, deflecting the ball into foul territory. This error moved runners to second and third, and a single by Nick Castellanos scored both runners. Machado then hit a three-run homer in the next inning to give San Diego a 6-4 lead.

The play sparked a Padres comeback. Machado, a Padres third baseman and San Diego FC part-owner, has been testing his soccer skills, joking about joining FC after the game. His performance highlights his versatility and connection to San Diego sports. The Padres' win keeps them in playoff contention, while the Red Sox remain in a tight race for the AL East title.