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Merrill’s 3-run homer, Higashioka’s 2-run shot lead Padres to 9-2 win over Red Sox
BOSTON (AP) — Jackson Merrill hit a three-run homer and Kyle Higashioka added a two-run shot in a nine-run fifth inning, leading the San Diego Padres to a 9-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. “That was the most dope moment ever,” said Merrill, who grew up a Red Sox...
Nationals plan to call up top prospect James Wood, reports say
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Washington Nationals plan to call up top prospect James Wood to make his major league debut on Monday against the New York Mets, multiple outlets reported Friday. The 21-year-old Wood was acquired in the trade that sent Juan Soto to the San Diego...
Higashioka hits 2 homers, including 1st career grand slam, as the Padres beat the Nats 8-5
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Kyle Higashioka homered twice, including his first career grand slam, and Dylan Cease pitched seven brilliant shutout innings for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Washington Nationals 8-5 Wednesday to sweep a contentious three-game series. Higashioka hit a...
Profar hits a grand slam 5 innings after dustup to boost the Padres to a 9-7 win vs. the Nationals
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jurickson Profar hit a grand slam five innings after being in the middle of a benches-clearing dustup, and Manny Machado also hit a dramatic home run as the San Diego Padres beat the Washington Nationals 9-7 on Tuesday night in another wild game between the teams. ...
Benches clear after Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz jaws with Jurickson Profar
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A wild scene unfolded Tuesday night when the Nationals and Padres benches cleared in the first inning after Washington catcher Keibert Ruiz jawed at San Diego's Jurickson Profar and put a hand on his shoulder just before his at-bat. Manny Machado, who was on deck,...
Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. says he could be out until after the All-Star Game with leg injury
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres star right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. says he might not return from a stress reaction in his right thigh bone until after the All-Star Game. Tatis was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday after dealing with the injury for essentially the...
Jurickson Profar's 2-run, 2-out single in the 10th inning gives the Padres a 7-6 win over the Nats
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jurickson Profar's two-run, bases-loaded single with two outs in the 10th inning lifted the San Diego Padres to a wild 7-6 victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday night. Profar's hit into the right-center gap bounced over the fence. Profar rounded first...
Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. placed on injured list with stress reaction in his right thigh bone
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres star right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a stress reaction in his right thigh bone. Tatis has been dealing with what had been described as a quadriceps injury for some time. Manager Mike Shildt said...
Tobias Myers wins his fourth straight as the Brewers beat the Padres 6-2 to avoid a 4-game sweep
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Rookie Tobias Myers continued his terrific June by winning his fourth straight start and Blake Perkins highlighted a five-run second inning with a two-run single as the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Diego Padres 6-2 on Sunday to avoid a four-game sweep. ...
Rookie Jackson Merrill hits a 440-foot, 3-run homer in the Padres' 6-4 win over the Brewers
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Rookie Jackson Merrill hit a 440-foot, three-run homer to the base of the batter's eye in center field and had a bat flip to match as the San Diego Padres beat the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers 6-4 Saturday for their fourth straight win. Ha-Seong Kim and...
