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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 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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