Jackson Merrill, perfect Padres seek sweep of Guardians
Apr 1, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill (3) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images How does center fielder Jackson Merrill explain the San Diego Padres' best start in franchise history? "We're having fun," he said. "That's all there is to say." Merrill and San Diego will try to have fun one more time on what has been a perfect homestand to start the season. The Padres will host the Cleveland Guardians Wednesday afternoon in the last game of the series, going for a three-game sweep and a 7-0 start. Merrill, 21, got the Padres started on their 7-0 win Tuesday night, blasting a two-out solo homer in the fourth. He later walked and scored, […]
