Jackson Merrill Faces Dodgers in Anticipated MLB Showdown

San Diego, CA — On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the San Diego Padres will host the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park for the second game of their three-game series. With Jackson Merrill looking to boost his performance, bets are focused on his hitting props, set at 1.5 total bases and 1.5 base hits.

This season, Merrill has participated in 154 plate appearances and secured 46 hits, maintaining a batting average of .299. He scores an average of 4.2 plate appearances per game, with 1.2 hits and 1.8 total bases each outing. His slugging percentage is at .468, contributing to an OPS of .803 and making him a key player for the Padres.

In his last ten games, Merrill’s performance has slipped slightly, with an average of .240. However, he still managed to achieve nine hits, including five singles, and one triple. He has also scored 4 runs during this stretch, showing his capability to contribute offensively.

The upcoming matchup against the Dodgers poses a challenge, as they hold a slight edge in betting odds with a moneyline of -127 against the Padres’ +106 underdog status. The over/under for this game is set at 8 runs.

Merrill’s involvement will be crucial as he accounts for 10.5% of the Padres’ hits this season, and he has shown the ability to elevate his performance in critical moments. Padres pitcher Dylan Cease will take the mound, looking to improve after struggling in his last outing.

With insatiable competition in the National League West, both teams are eager for a victory to solidify their standings. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts emphasized the importance of every division game, noting, “It really doesn’t have any extra impact, but we are focused on winning.” Expectations are high as fans anticipate an exciting night of baseball at Petco Park.