San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill hit a single in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park on October 7, 2026. The moment was captured in a photograph by Orlando Ramirez for Getty Images. The game was part of a series that highlighted the Padres' second-half surge, as detailed in an article by Lincoln Zdunich for SB Nation published on November 10, 2026.
Padres' Second-Half Surge Featured in NLDS Game 4 Coverage


