The matchup between the San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals was played on September 8, 2026.
Jackson Merrill completed a catch right at the wall in the first inning. That was a sharp 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 an active day with these actions. The game was reported on by MLB.com and ESPN. His moments were worth noting in the matchup.