Jackson Merrill Does It All in Padres’ Stunning Walk-Off Win
The Sporting Tribune's Fernando Ramirez writes that the Padres can't stop winning as they have a five run come from behind win on a Jackson Merrill walk-off.
Apr 15, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill, center, celebrates after hitting a walk-off double during the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Petco Park. All MLB players are wearing number 42 today to honor Jackie Robinson. San Diego’s bats went cold on Wednesday night—until the ninth inning.
Trailing 6-2, the Padres (12-6) erupted for five runs to secure a stunning 7-6 victory over Seattle (8-11). It was all thanks to the glove and bat of their young phenom, Jackson Merrill. “That's what a good team does,” Merrill said.
“They don't give up until the very last out. ” Manny Machado drew a walk to start the ninth, followed by a Gavin Sheets double that moved him to third. Ty France then reached on an infield single to load the bases.
Padres manager Craig Stammen had given Fernando Tatis Jr. a rest day, but in the bottom of the ninth, he called upon him to pinch-hit. Tatis delivered with a sacrifice RBI that brought home Machado and sparked the rally.
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