Jackson Merrill hits seventh-inning homer to lift Padres over Brewers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 4:17 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The San Diego Padres rallied in the seventh inning to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on August 10, 2026, at Petco Park. Logan Henderson had a strong start for the Brewers, allowing just one earned run through six innings. In the seventh, though, Jackson Merrill launched a two-run homer off Henderson, turning a narrow Brewers lead into a Padres advantage. Milwaukee's attempts to respond were thwarted by the San Diego bullpen, which secured the win after giving up only one hit in the final two innings.
- •Logan Henderson pitched 6.1 innings, allowing three runs.
- •Christian Yelich hit a two-run homer for Milwaukee in the second inning.
- •Jackson Merrill's homer gave the Padres a 3-2 lead in the seventh.
- •The Padres' bullpen held the Brewers scoreless in the eighth and ninth.
- •Milwaukee remains in contention for a postseason berth.
- 4:17 AMYahoo Sports — Seventh-inning homer sinks Brewers in 3-2 loss to Padres
"Jackson Merrill’s two-run homer spoils strong outing from Logan Henderson
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