Tatis and Merrill Combine for 4 RBIs as the Padres Beat the Cardinals 6-1
Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill each had three hits and two RBIs as San Diego totaled 14 hits.
- On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, the San Diego Padres avoided a series sweep, defeating the Louis Cardinals 6-1 behind three-hit performances from Fernando Tatis and Jackson Merrill, who each drove in two runs.
- The Padres offense rebounded after scoring just two runs in their previous two losses, pounding out 14 hits despite leaving 10 runners on base and going 4 for 14 with runners in scoring position.
- Manny Machado opened scoring with a sacrifice fly, while Xander Bogaerts added an RBI single; Tatis extended the lead to 3-0 with an RBI double before Merrill capped the victory with a two-run homer.
- The loss halted a six-game home winning streak for the Cardinals, as starting pitcher Kyle Leahy took the loss after six innings while Bradgley Rodriguez started the game for the Padres.
- Following an off day Thursday, San Diego travels to face the Rangers on Friday, while the Cardinals continue their schedule Thursday with LHP Matthew Liberatore facing the Royals in Kansas City.
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Tatis and Merrill combine for 4 RBIs as the Padres beat the Cardinals 6-1
Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill each drove in two runs and finished with three hits as the San Diego Padres avoided a series sweep with a 6-1 win over the St.
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Padres 6, Cardinals 1
The St. Louis Cardinals failed to complete a three-game sweep of the San Diego Padres thanks to a 6-1 loss in the series finale from Busch Stadium. Alec Burleson drove in the Cardinals only run in the bottom of the fifth extending his hitting streak to 17 games. Kyle Leahy was charged with his fourth loss after surrendering three runs on seven hits in six innings. St. Louis has dropped four of seven. The post Padres 6, Cardinals 1 appeared first…
Padres Avoid Sweep against Cardinals - Sport Relay
Padres 6, Cardinals 1 The St. Louis Cardinals could not complete the series sweep Wednesday afternoon at Busch Stadium, falling 6-1 to the San Diego Padres in the series finale. Kyle Leahy struck out seven over six innings but took the loss. Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill each drove in two runs to pace a 14-hit Padres attack. Griffin Canning earned the win in relief. Padres Jump Ahead Early The Padres struck in the first inning against L…
Padres beat Cardinals 6-1; St. Louis plays at Kansas City Thursday on 939 the Eagle
While San Diego beat St. Louis 6-1 on Wednesday at Busch Stadium, the Cardinals still take two of three in the series. St. Louis is now 40-32, five games behind the first-place Brewers in the National League Central division. The Cardinals are in Kansas City to open a three-game series with the Royals Thursday evening at the K: pregame coverage on 939 the Eagle begins at 5:45, courtesy of Steve’s Pest Control. First pitch is at 6:40.

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