In a dramatic turn of events during the Padres vs. Red Sox game, Manny Machado's hidden ball trick not only failed but also resulted in a balk, allowing the Red Sox to score a critical run. The incident occurred in the third inning with Jarren Duran on third base and one out. Machado, still holding the ball after a rundown, tagged Duran near the bag while reliever Wandy Peralta was on the rubber.

Duran pointed to the mound, and third-base umpire Scott Barry immediately called a balk, which permitted Duran to score, giving Boston a 2-1 lead. This play underscored a crucial MLB rule: the pitcher cannot be on the rubber for a hidden-ball trick to be legal. If another player tags a runner while the pitcher is on or straddling the rubber, it's considered a balk.

"I thought it was a great baseball play. I'll take some responsibility," said Padres manager Mike Shildt. He acknowledged the oversight in not practicing such scenarios during spring training but praised Machado's quick thinking.

The game continued to be a nail-biter with Masataka Yoshida hitting a grounder to bring in Trevor Story, increasing the Red Sox's lead to 3-1. However, the Padres showed resilience, pulling back to 3-2 in the bottom of the inning and taking a 4-3 lead in the fifth. The game culminated in a thrilling 10th inning where Ramon Laureano singled in former Red Sox star Xander Bogaerts, securing a 5-4 victory for the Padres.

This game not only highlighted the strategic complexities of baseball but also the fine line between clever play and rule infringement in professional sports.