Merrill hits a 2-run homer and Padres top Guardians 5-2 to start 7-0 for the first time

— Jackson Merrill hit a two-run homer a few hours after finalizing a $135 million, nine-year contract and the San Diego Padres started 7-0 for...
Apr 3, 2026, 06:48 am - AP
CLE
SD
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D. Cease
win

D. Cease1-0

6.1 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 7 K, 1 BB
B. Lively
loss

B. Lively0-1

4.1 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 4 K, 2 BB
R. Suarez
save

R. Suarez3

1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 K, 0 BB

Scoring Summary

Inning

CLESD
3rdTatis Jr. stole home, Arraez stole second.01
3rdMachado reached on infield single to third, Arraez scored on throwing error by third baseman Ramírez.02
3rdMerrill homered to right center (388 feet), Machado scored.04
7thThomas grounded out to shortstop, Santana scored.14
7thArraez homered to right (357 feet).15
8thManzardo hit sacrifice fly to left, Kwan scored.25
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