Padres Notes: Massive Roster Move Keys Win, Jackson Merrill Taking Shot at Juan Soto?

Jul 30, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Logan Gillaspie (71) celebrates after retiring the side during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images | David Frerker-Imagn Images

The San Diego Padres won a thrilling 8-7 game over the Chicago Cubs thanks to a ninth-inning fielding error paired with a heads-up play from Fernando Tatis Jr. The Friars trailed, 7-3, heading into the fourth inning and refused to give up as they improved to 8-2 on the year.

The Padres also recalled a reliever ahead of the matchup to provide reinforcements after the bullpen covered five innings the night before. It seemed to have paid off as Kyle Hart only lasted 0.2 innings Sunday.

Finally, while discussing his team-friendly contract extension, Jackson Merrill appeared to take a shot at former Padres supserstar outfielder Juan Soto.

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

Padres Recall Reliever to Provide Reinforcements in Series Finale With Cubs

Jackson Merrill Appears to Take Shot at Former Padres Superstar in Epic Quote

Padres Pitcher Not Worried About New Torpedo Bats Taking Over MLB

Jackson Merrill Wants to Inspire Next Generation of Padres Prospects to Be Great

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On the 10th pitch of the at-bat, Suarez strikes out Justin Turner to secure his 4th save. pic.twitter.com/Y6b4EjObjB

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