Merrill's HR headlines Padres' strong Maryland homecomings (opens original article in a new tab)

The Padres defeated the Orioles 9-3, with multiple players hitting home runs, including Jackson Merrill's seventh of the season and Samad Taylor's first Major League home run.

• Padres' Jackson Merrill hit his seventh home run of the season, a two-run shot at Camden Yards during a 9-3 win over the Orioles.
• Padres' Samad Taylor hit his first Major League home run, a 407-foot shot, contributing to the team's four-run first inning.
• Manny Machado and Gavin Sheets also hit home runs, with Sheets recording three RBIs and Machado reaching 12 home runs on the season.