Jackson Merrill's Home Run Leads Padres Past Giants 5-4

Jackson Merrill went 2-for-3 with a home run, a single, 2 RBIs, a stolen base, a run scored, and a walk in the San Diego Padres' 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants on August 2, 2026.

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Merrill has participated in 109 games for the San Diego Padres this season, recording a .237 batting average with 100 hits in 422 at-bats. In his recent game against the San Francisco Giants on August 2, 2026, he delivered a performance of 2-3, including a home run and two RBIs. Over the last 7 games, his average surged to .370, with 10 hits in 27 at-bats and an OPS of 1.023.