Jackson Merrill homers as Padres edge Brewers in opener
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Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The San Diego Padres secured a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on August 10 at Petco Park. Jackson Merrill hit a critical two-run home run in the seventh inning, bringing his RBI total for August to 13. Starting pitcher Casey Mize recorded his ninth quality start of the season, allowing two runs in six innings. The Brewers took an early lead on Christian Yelich's two-run home run in the second but could not maintain it after Merrill's late-game heroics. The two teams will meet again on August 11 for the second game of the series.
- •Merrill's homer marks his 19th of the season.
- •Mize earned his fifth win, striking out six batters.
- •Ty France also contributed with a solo home run for the Padres.
- •Brewers lost despite scoring first, a rare occurrence this season.
- 5:07 AMYahoo Sports — Merrill's 2-run homer and Miller's 30th save lead the Padres to a 3-2 win over the Brewers
- 4:04 AMYahoo Sports — Merrill continues to mash, Mize’s quality start help Padres take opener vs Brewers
"It’s hard to find a hotter bat than San Diego’s Jackson Merrill, who came through with another critical late home run in the Padres 3-2 comeback series opening win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night at Petco Park.Casey Mize made his ninth quality start of the season, his first for the Padres (63-57), with Merrill picking him up thanks to his MLB-leading 13th RBI of August. The Brewers (74-45) dropped just their 17th game when scoring first and the 22nd after leading.Merrill, who entered
"Jackson Merrill hit a two-run homer to center field in the seventh inning and Mason Miller earned his NL-leading 30th save to give the San Diego Padres a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night. With the Padres trailing 2-1 in the seventh, Ty France singled with one out and Merrill followed with his 19th homer on an 83 mph changeup from starter Logan Henderson (6-2). Merrill has nine homers since the All-Star break.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 5:07 AMMerrill's 2-run homer and Miller's 30th save lead the Padres to a 3-2 win over the Brewers
Jackson Merrill hit a two-run homer to center field in the seventh inning and Mason Miller earned his NL-leading 30th save to give the San Diego Padres a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night. With the Padres trailing 2-1 in the seventh, Ty France singled with one out and Merrill followed with his 19th homer on an 83 mph changeup from starter Logan Henderson (6-2). Merrill has nine homers since the All-Star break.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 4:04 AMMerrill continues to mash, Mize’s quality start help Padres take opener vs Brewers
It’s hard to find a hotter bat than San Diego’s Jackson Merrill, who came through with another critical late home run in the Padres 3-2 comeback series opening win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night at Petco Park.Casey Mize made his ninth quality start of the season, his first for the Padres (63-57), with Merrill picking him up thanks to his MLB-leading 13th RBI of August. The Brewers (74-45) dropped just their 17th game when scoring first and the 22nd after leading.Merrill, who entered
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