Padres' Jackson Merrill impressed by Kike Hernandez's pitch
After the game, Jackson Merrill said that Kiké Hernández threw him the nastiest cutter he had ever seen. Merrill resonated the quality of Hernáez’s pitch, swearing he wasn’t being sarcastic when describing it.
Fernando Tatis Jr. and Xander Bogaerts hit home runs in the fifth inning, part of a five-homer game for San Diego, while Stephen Kolek (2-0) tossed a shutout in his second major league start.
The Nationals' Epic Juan Soto Haul Keeps Getting Better
Washingtonâs Nationals traded superstar Juan Soto to the San Diego Padres, marking a pivotal moment in their rebuilding efforts with a historic haul of young talent.