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Padres Edge Astros 3-2; Merrill’s 17th HR Wins

8/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The San Diego Padres beat the Houston Astros 3-2 on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Petco Park.
Jackson Merrill hit his 17th home run, a 421-foot solo shot off Astros starter Peter Lambert in the third inning.
Michael King (7-8) worked six innings, allowed one run, struck out six and earned the win.

History

Historical Context

After Bruce Bochy lifted the Padres from a 40-win season in 1994 to a franchise-record 98-64 campaign and an NL pennant in 1998, the club has not won a World Series. On August 8 2026 at Petco Park, Jackson Merrill’s 17th homer and Michael King’s one-run effort secured a 3-2 win over the Houston Astros, echoing the 1998 surge.

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Story summary

The San Diego Padres beat the Houston Astros 3-2 on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Petco Park.
Jackson Merrill hit his 17th home run, a 421-foot solo shot off Astros starter Peter Lambert in the third inning.
Michael King (7-8) worked six innings, allowed one run, struck out six and earned the win.

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