Bullpen Struggles, Merrill's Fire | San Diego Padres News

The Padres fell short in a heartbreaker, losing 7-6 after a bullpen collapse in the eighth inning—six runs that doomed their comeback attempt in the ninth. With key arms sidelined, depth is a glaring issue as they scramble to close games. But there’s light: Jackson Merrill is on fire, launching his fourth homer in four games with a fearless approach at the plate. Meanwhile, Michael King delivered a gritty, six-inning effort, limiting damage despite walks and hits, proving his consistency is the team’s backbone. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/62caf8ad880c4ee9