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Padres Homer 5 Times, Including Twice in the First, in a 9-3 Victory over the Orioles
Jackson Merrill and Samad Taylor homered in the first inning, and Taylor’s first career blast helped San Diego build a 9-3 win.
On Saturday, the San Diego Padres defeated the Baltimore Orioles 9-3, with Jackson Merrill and Samad Taylor each hitting two-run homers in the first inning at Camden Yards.
Pitcher Randy Vasquez limited Baltimore to two runs over five innings, while Orioles starter Trey Gibson walked five batters and allowed three hits in 4 1/3 innings.
San Diego's offensive display continued as Gavin Sheets, Rodolfo Durán, and Manny Machado each launched solo home runs in the seventh, eighth, and ninth innings respectively.
Tensions escalated in the ninth inning when reliever Ron Marinaccio hit Gunnar Henderson with a pitch, resulting in ejections of both Marinaccio and manager Craig Stammen.
Despite the loss, the Orioles achieved a rare offensive milestone, becoming the first team since at least 1974 to bat 1.000 with two outs and nobody on in eight plate appearances.
Jackson Merrill and Samad Taylor led the attack with early home runs, while San Diego added five quadrangulars to back a solid opening by Randy Vásquez BALTIMORE, Maryland.— Jackson Merrill and Samad Taylor connected two-run quadrangulars in the first inning, and three other San Diego Fathers' batters (36-33) also flew over the fence to set off a strong 9-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles (34-38) this Saturday. Taylor's home run was the first…