The game between the San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals was played on September 8, 2026.
Jackson Merrill completed a catch at the wall in the first inning. That was a sharp defensive play.
Later in the action, Merrill was retired on a fly ball to right fielder Jake McCarthy. A play was challenged. The call stood after review.
Merrill had an active day across these moments. The game was covered by MLB.com and ESPN. His moments were worth noting in the matchup.