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Tatis Jr. & Merrill Power Padres Past Cardinals
18 Jun
Summary
- Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill led the offense with two RBIs each.
- Jackson Merrill hit a game-sealing two-run homer in the ninth inning.
- Griffin Canning secured his first win as a Padre, limiting Cardinals' scoring.
The San Diego Padres avoided a series sweep by defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 on Wednesday, powered by strong offensive performances. Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill were key contributors, each going 3-for-5 with two RBIs.
Merrill delivered a decisive blow with a two-run home run in the ninth inning, capping off a three-run frame that secured the victory for San Diego. The Padres offense amassed 14 hits, their season high, to support the win.
Griffin Canning earned his first win with the Padres, pitching 4 1/3 innings and allowing just one run despite scattering four hits. The Padres' bullpen also performed well, limiting the Cardinals to minimal scoring in the later innings.
