Merrill's Seventh-Inning Two-Run Homer Lifts Padres to 7-5 Win

The San Diego Padres faced the Washington Nationals after Ty France tied the game with a homer in the fifth inning. Jackson Merrill responded in the seventh inning with a decisive two-run homer, pushing the score to 7-5.

That clutch hit limited the Nationals' comeback hopes. Defensive miscues and rebounding battles kept both teams on edge throughout the contest.

Ultimately, the Padres walked away with a three‑point victory.