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Merrill's 2-run homer helps Padres beat Giants 5-4
Jackson Merrill’s two-run homer helped San Diego build a 4-0 lead before the bullpen held off a late Giants rally.
- On Sunday, Jackson Merrill homered to lead the San Diego Padres to a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants, extending their winning streak to eight wins in nine games.
- Merrill's two-run homer and RBI singles from Jake Cronenworth and Luis Campusano powered a four-run second inning, giving San Diego a 4-0 lead before Giants starter Landen Roupp exited after 4 2/3 innings.
- The Giants rallied with a fourth-inning RBI single from Willy Adames and solo home runs from Rafael Devers and Osleivis Basabe, cutting into San Diego's lead but ultimately falling short.
- Adrian Morejon earned his second save, striking out three batters over 1 1/3 innings after replacing closer Mason Miller, who was unavailable following 30 pitches thrown Saturday night.
- The Padres begin a four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night, while the Giants travel to the Texas Rangers for a three-game set starting the same day.
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Merrill's 2-run homer helps Padres beat Giants 5-4
The San Diego Padres secured a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Jackson Merrill homered, while Jake Cronenworth and Luis Campusano added RBIs.
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Padres keep surging with strong 2nd inning to hold off Giants
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Jackson Merrill connected a home run while Jake Cronenworth and Luis Campusano promoted a race each for the San Diego Fathers in a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.
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