Merrill’s 2-run homer and Miller’s 30th save lead the Padres to a 3-2 win over the Brewers

San Diego Padres defeated Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 in a game on Monday night. Jackson Merrill hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning, while Mason Miller secured his NL-leading 30th save. The Padres were trailing 2-1 before Merrill's home run in the seventh. San Diego won 13 of their last 17 games, and now sit one game behind the final National League playoff spot.

Starting pitcher Logan Henderson (6-2) allowed three runs and five hits over 6 1/3 innings, giving up the Brewers' first run. Brewers' Christian Yelich led the scoring with a homer in the second inning, giving Milwaukee a 2-0 lead. San Diego's Freddy Fermin threw out a Brewers pinch-runner attempting to steal second base, sealing the victory.