San Diego Padres defeat St. Louis Cardinals 6-1

Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill each recorded two RBIs as the San Diego Padres beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1, avoiding a series sweep. Tatis also stole a base and posted a .354 average over his last 11 games, while Merrill added a two‑run ninth‑inning homer, his eighth of the season.

The Padres collected 14 hits but managed only four with runners in scoring position, leaving ten on base. Griffin Canning worked 4⅓ innings in relief; Bradgley Rodríguez started the second bullpen game. For the Cardinals, Kyle Leahy pitched six innings in a loss that snapped their six‑game home winning streak.