Jackson Merrill's Home Run Lifts Padres Past Twins 7-5

Jackson Merrill, playing center field for the San Diego Padres, went 2-for-3 with a single and a home run, driving in two runs, scoring once, and drawing a walk in a 7-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on August 22, 2026.

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Merrill, the center fielder for the San Diego Padres, hit .241 over 127 games in the 2026 regular season. In a recent game against the Minnesota Twins, Merrill went 2-3 with a single and a home run, contributing two RBIs and scoring once. Notably, his month of August has seen a .280 batting average with five home runs over 20 games.