Merrill Homers Twice and Drives in 6 Runs in the Padres’ 9-2 Victory over the Nationals
Merrill tied his career high with 24 homers and matched a franchise feat with a triple and two home runs in one game, the team said.
- On Wednesday, outfielder Jackson Merrill homered twice and drove in a career-high six runs, powering the San Diego Padres to a 9-2 victory over the Washington Nationals at Petco Park.
- The contest occurred under extreme conditions, featuring the hottest first-pitch temperature in Petco Park history at 95 degrees, breaking the previous record of 93 degrees set in 2015.
- Merrill also hit a two-run triple, helping the Padres secure a series sweep while maintaining their playoff push within a half-game of the final National League wild card spot.
- Washington has lost six consecutive games, while the Padres have extended their winning streak to four games, improving their postseason positioning.
- The Padres travel to San Francisco for a Friday night game, while the Nationals prepare to open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Yakima Herald-Republic
Independent EspañolSAN DIEGO (AP) — Jackson Merrill connected two flyers, established the best mark of his career with six boosts and stayed a double to complete the cycle, to help the San Diego Fathers on Wednesday in...
The Toronto Star
My Mother LodeMerrill homers twice and drives in 6 runs in the Padres’ 9-2 victory over the Nationals
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jackson Merrill homered twice, had a career-high six RBIs and fell a double short of a cycle to help the San Diego Padres beat the Washington Nationals 9-2 on Wednesday after the hottest first-pitch temperature in…
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Merrill homers twice, drives in 6 in Padres' 9-2 victory over Nationals
Jackson Merrill homered twice and had a career-high six RBIs to help the Padres beat the Nationals 9-2 on Wednesday after the hottest first-pitch temperature in Petco Park history at 95 degrees.
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