Jackson Merrill and Nick Schnell each hit two-run home runs to help the San Diego Padres get a 7-1 win over the Seattle Mariners at the Peoria Sports Complex on Saturday. The Padres avenged the loss to the Mariners in the Cactus League opener. JP Sears had a strong bounce back performance, lasting three innings, allowing one run with one walk and one strikeout. The San Diego bullpen was dominant and allowed just one hit over the final six innings of the game. The Padres play the San Francisco Giants in Scottsdale, Ariz. today at 12:05 p.m.
