The San Diego Padres beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3–2 on Monday night as Jackson Merrill hits a two-run homer in the seventh inning and Mason Miller records his NL-leading 30th save.
With the Padres trailing 2–1 entering the seventh, Ty France singles with one out. Merrill then follows with a homer to center field, turning the game in San Diego’s favor. The pitch is described as an 83 mph changeup from Brewers starter Logan Henderson, with Merrill’s drive his 19th home run of the season.
Miller closes the game for the Padres, earning his 30th save. The accounts also note Merrill’s recent power surge, saying he has hit nine home runs since the All-Star break. The key storyline across coverage is the same: a late offensive swing by Merrill and the save by Miller that preserve the Padres’ one-run advantage.
