Merrill’s Career Day in 95-Degree Heat | Washington Nationals News

Jackson Merrill exploded for a career day, smashing two homers and driving in six runs in the Padres’ 9-2 rout of the Nationals — one double away from hitting for the cycle. Playing in record-breaking 95-degree heat at Petco Park, Merrill delivered when it mattered most as San Diego snapped a four-game skid and extended their winning streak. The Nationals, reeling with their seventh straight loss and manager ejected in the third, continue to sink toward the bottom of the league. With the wild card on the line, Merrill’s heroics could be just the spark the Padres need to keep climbing. 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/0e9947d7484b6284