ESPN: Machado smashes two home runs to tie Colbert’s record of 163 runs.
On September 6, 2024, in an exciting exhibition of power hitting, Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres tied the franchise record held by Nate Colbert with 163 career home runs by hitting two home runs against the San Francisco Giants. This incredible accomplishment not only demonstrates Machado’s abilities at the plate but also represents a turning point in Padres history because Colbert’s record has been in place for more than 50 years.