Merrill's 2-run homer helps Padres beat Giants 5-4
Jackson Merrill’s two-run homer helped San Diego build a 4-0 lead before the bullpen held off a late Giants rally.
- On Sunday, Jackson Merrill homered to lead the San Diego Padres to a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants, extending their winning streak to eight wins in nine games.
- Merrill's two-run homer and RBI singles from Jake Cronenworth and Luis Campusano powered a four-run second inning, giving San Diego a 4-0 lead before Giants starter Landen Roupp exited after 4 2/3 innings.
- The Giants rallied with a fourth-inning RBI single from Willy Adames and solo home runs from Rafael Devers and Osleivis Basabe, cutting into San Diego's lead but ultimately falling short.
- Adrian Morejon earned his second save, striking out three batters over 1 1/3 innings after replacing closer Mason Miller, who was unavailable following 30 pitches thrown Saturday night.
- The Padres begin a four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night, while the Giants travel to the Texas Rangers for a three-game set starting the same day.
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Merrill's 2-run homer helps Padres beat Giants 5-4
The San Diego Padres secured a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Jackson Merrill homered, while Jake Cronenworth and Luis Campusano added RBIs.
Padres keep surging with strong 2nd inning to hold off Giants
Jackson Merrill connected a home run while Jake Cronenworth and Luis Campusano promoted a race each for the San Diego Fathers in a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.
Jackson Merrill led the offensive with a two-run home run and the Fathers secured the series against the Giants with their eighth win in the last nine games SAN DIEGO, California.—The San Diego Fathers (58-54) continued with their good timing by defeating 5-4 the San Francisco Giants (47-65) this Sunday in Petco Park, a result that secured the series and added their eighth victory in the last nine matches. The San Diego offensive took advantage …
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