After the Padres’ dramatic comeback over the Reds, Jackson Merrill’s quote proves he’s ready to lead San Diego into October.
The San Diego Padres didn’t just notch another win on September 8, they delivered a statement. And it came not only with Fernando Tatis Jr.’s walk-off sac fly or Jackson Merrill’s game-tying triple, but with a quote that echoed far beyond the Petco Park clubhouse. After a thrilling 4-3 comeback over the Cincinnati Reds, Merrill made it clear this wasn’t just about one September win.