Merrill Hits First Spring HR as Padres Beat Mariners

Jackson Merrill hit his first home run of the spring, a two-run shot to left-center field, in the Padres' 7-1 victory over the Mariners. He also added an infield single, finishing 2-for-8 with a double in five spring games. Merrill appears to be past the injuries that hampered him in 2025. JP Sears pitched well for San Diego, allowing one run over three innings.