Machado’s 2-run double in the 8th caps the Padres’ comeback for a 6-5 win over the slumping Braves

ATLANTA — Manny Machado’s two-run double in the eighth gave San Diego and the Padres the lead recovered from a five-point deficit to beat the Atlanta Braves 6-5 on Monday in the first game of a split doubleheader.

The Braves blew a 5-0 lead, spoiling a strong start from Reynaldo López, in their fourth straight loss, their longest losing streak of the season. Machado’s double against Joe Jiménez (1-1) allowed Jurickson Profar and Jake Cronenworth to cap a four-run inning. Cronenworth had already scored a two-run single in the inning.