NEW YORK (AP) — With the bases loaded, the last man any opposing pitcher wants to see at the plate is Manny Machado.

The seven-time All-Star once again showed why Wednesday night.

Machado launched a tiebreaking grand slam off David Peterson in the fifth inning that sent the San Diego Padres to a 7-4 victory over the New York Mets in a pivotal matchup between postseason contenders.

“The one thing about Manny that I appreciate is just his calmness,” Padres manager Mike Shildt said. “Just not making the moment bigger than it is. You know, a lot of guys, hey, bases loaded — and try to do too much. Manny just knows who’s in charge at that point, and it’s the hitter. He just knows, I’m gonna stick a good at-bat. He put a nice, sweet stroke on it.”

Machado gave the Padres a 6-2 lead with hi

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