The San Diego Padres edged out the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 9-8 extra-innings victory on Wednesday night, with rookie Jackson Merrill leading the way.
Jackson Merrill is the first player with multiple multi-homer games that also included a game-tying or go-ahead HR in the 9th or later at age 21 or younger
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Merrill went 4-for-6, scoring three runs, hitting two home runs, and driving in three RBIs. His ninth-inning home run tied the game, making him the first player at age 21 or younger to have multiple multi-homer games that include a game-tying or go-ahead homer in the ninth inning or later. This performance has bolstered his push for Rookie of the Year consideration.