#1
#1 out of 1
sports1d ago
Padres' Jackson Merrill Apologizes to Mariners' Julio Rodriguez
- Merrill robs Julio Rodríguez of a home run with a remarkable wall-reaching catch.
- Merrill calls the catch the best of his career, then apologizes to Rodriguez.
- Padres rally in the ninth, scoring five runs to erase a four-run deficit.
- Merrill's moment comes as San Diego improves to 12-6 on the season.
- Nick Pivetta lands on the injured list, thinning the Padres' rotation.
- Merrill and the offense are expected to carry the Padres in the coming weeks.
- Valentina Martinez, an On SI writer, provides context on the Padres' performance.
- The Padres aim to build on a shaky offensive start to the 2026 season.
- Merrill's play sparked fan excitement and highlighted the team’s grit.
Vote 0