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Jackson Merrill shines for Padres in Wild Card chase against Rockies

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Jackson Merrill shines for Padres in Wild Card chase against Rockies

Summary

Jackson Merrill enters the September 14 game against the Colorado Rockies with 12 hits in his last six games, including three home runs. His hitting has improved as he shifts to a simpler approach at the plate, seeking stronger contact. The San Diego Padres are in pursuit of the National League's final Wild Card spot and have won their last seven games. Merrill credits his turnaround to watching past footage and focusing less on technology. The Padres expect bullpen reinforcement soon from Jason Adam, returning from injury.

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Status Watch

•Merrill has 12 hits and three home runs in his last six games.
•Padres are currently chasing the National League Wild Card spot.
•Team has won seven consecutive games leading into Rockies series.
•Merrill's hitting improvement linked to a simplified approach.
•Jason Adam is expected to return soon from injury.

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2:21 AMYahoo Sports — Padres news: Jackson Merrill opens up about what sparked turnaround

What they're saying

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Center fielder Jackson Merrill entered September 14’s game in Colorado with 12 hits in his previous six games, including three home runs amid the San Diego Padres’ pursuit of a National League Wild Card spot . Merrill shouldered plenty of blame for the Padres’ struggles earlier this summer but is now back on track in large part due to his changed […] The post Padres news: Jackson Merrill opens up about what sparked turnaround appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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