Jackson Merrill will look to build on a one-hit showing in his most recent game (1-for-3 with a double and two RBI). His San Diego Padres square off versus Chris Flexen and the Chicago White Sox

Less than two years later, the San Diego Padres made Jackson Merrill the highest-drafted player out of the state of Maryland in almost two decades. But, now, even Palacios finds himself marveling at how Merrill is already living up to the loftiest projections.

Fernando Tatis Jr. ripped an RBI double in the bottom of the 10th inning Friday night as the San Diego Padres nipped the visiting Chicago White Sox 3-2, reducing their magic number for earning a playo