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Padres Notes: Jackson Merrill Remains Out, Manny Machado Praises Fans, NL West Race Heating Up

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Aug 8, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill (3) throws his helmet after grounding out during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
Aug 8, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill (3) throws his helmet after grounding out during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images | Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

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The San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 at Petco Park on Friday.

The victory tied the Padres and Dodgers for the division lead. The National League West division race is close and Friday's victory helped keep San Diego in the race.

Before the game, the Padres got bad news regarding outfielder Jackson Merrill, who missed Friday's game with an ankle injury.

His status going forward is unclear, but he is crucial for the team's divisional and playoff hopes.

Finally, Manny Machado appreicated the support from the fans during the team's mid-week series against the San Francisco Giants.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Padres news (click the headline for the full article):

Padres' Manny Machado Heaps Praise on Petco Park Fans

MLB Analyst Says Padres Need to Win NL West Over Dodgers

Padres’ Jackson Merrill Out for Series Opener vs Dodgers as Injury Concerns Continue

Padres' Jackson Merrill Provides Update on Status for Huge Dodgers Series

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr Reveals He's 'Still Searching' Amid Home Run Drought

Padres' Ryan O'Hearn Was Surprised By His New Teammate

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NELSON ESPINAL

Nelson Espinal lives and breathes sports. Avidly following of everything ranging from motorsports to Mixed Martial Arts to tennis, he is connected with most of the sports world at all times. His dream of writing about sports started at 16 years of age, writing for a Lakers fans blog, and his passions for sports writing has grown since. He has his Bachelor's degree in Political Science, and a minor in writing literature from the University of California, San Diego.

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