The matchup between the San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals took place on September 8, 2026.
Jackson Merrill completed a catch right at the wall in the first inning. It was a sharp defensive play.
Later in the game, Merrill was retired on a fly ball to right fielder Jake McCarthy. A play went to review. The call was upheld after review.
Merrill had a busy day with these actions. The game was covered by MLB.com and ESPN. His moments were notable in the matchup.