The San Diego Padres got back on track with a win over the Colorado Rockies in Thursday's series opener. San Diego rebounded from back-to-back meltdowns against the Cincinnati Reds by edging out the Rockies 2-0. And Jackson Merrill helped secure the victory with a clutch home run.

Merrill continued his recent hot streak with a two-out solo shot to left off McCade Brown in the fourth inning. After the game, the second-year pro confirmed that going the other way with the ball is a good sign .

“That’s my power. When I’m hitting to the opposite field, that’s when I’m right. If I’m not pulling the ball a bunch and I’m just going all over the field, that’s when I’m completely right,” Merrill said, per 97.3 The Fan.

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