Merrill Scratched—Padres’ Playoff Hopes Hit?

Tough break for Friar Faithful—Jackson Merrill, our breakout star and Silver Slugger, was a late scratch from Sunday’s lineup against the Nats due to illness. After his monster rookie year, Merrill’s numbers have dipped a bit, but he’s still a cornerstone for the Padres’ October push. With San Diego clinging to a playoff spot, every game counts. Let’s hope this is just a minor setback and we see our young phenom back in center field soon! Thoughts on how the lineup holds up without him? #Sports #Baseball #Padres