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Merrill's Walk-Off Double Seals Padres' 7th Straight Win
16 Apr
Summary
- Jackson Merrill hit a walk-off, two-run double to win the game.
- The Padres achieved a comeback after trailing by four-plus runs.
- Luke Raley had a career-high four hits for the Mariners.
The San Diego Padres orchestrated a dramatic five-run comeback in the ninth inning on Wednesday night, defeating the Seattle Mariners 7-6. Jackson Merrill delivered the decisive blow with a walk-off, two-run double, extending the Padres' winning streak to seven games. This victory marked the first time since June 14, 2019, that San Diego had won a game after trailing by four or more runs entering the ninth.
Key offensive contributions included Xander Bogaerts' two-run homer in the sixth inning, marking his 200th career home run. For the Mariners, Luke Raley had a standout performance with a career-high four hits, including a two-run home run earlier in the game. Despite the loss, Raley's multi-hit effort and Dominic Canzone and Brendan Donovan's RBIs highlighted Seattle's offensive efforts.
Looking ahead, the Padres will send Walker Buehler to the mound on Thursday against Luis Castillo of the Mariners to conclude the three-game series. In team news, Padres manager Craig Stammen indicated that opening day starter Nick Pivetta, currently on the 15-day injured list, could be out for months.
