Merrill’s Three-Run Double Keys Padres’ Victory Over Twins

Jackson Merrill of the San Diego Padres tracks the flight of his three-run double against the Minnesota Twins in San Diego on Aug. 19, 2024. Gregory Bull/AP Photo

SAN DIEGO—Jackson Merrill hit a three-run double, Michael King pitched six effective innings, and the San Diego Padres beat the Minnesota Twins 5–3 on Monday night in an interleague matchup of playoff contenders.

San Diego (71–55) bounced back nicely after dropping two of three at Colorado over the weekend. The Padres are 21–5 since July 20.