Jose Iglesias, Jackson Merrill Hit Home Runs as Padres Beat Giants Again, 5
Jose Iglesias and Jackson Merrill hit home runs as the Padres won their fifth straight series and tied the Dodgers for first place in the NL West with a 68-52 record.
- On Tuesday night, Jose Iglesias hit a two-run homer and Jackson Merrill added a solo shot as the Padres beat the Giants 5-1.
- The Padres’ recent surge, winning 13 of 16 games, put them level with the Dodgers in the NL West on Tuesday.
- Jake Cronenworth delivered an RBI single in the fourth inning, supporting the Padres' 5-1 win as Robbie Ray worked six innings, allowing four runs on seven hits with four strikeouts.
- The Padres now share first in the NL West with a 68-52 record, as 42 games remain, after tying the Dodgers.
- Later this month, the Padres and Giants will clash at Petco Park beginning August 22, with Nick Pivetta scheduled to start the series finale at 12:45 p.m.
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Jose Iglesias, Jackson Merrill hit home runs as Padres beat Giants again, 5-1
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