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.
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Sung-Mun Song is ready and willing to fill whatever need the Padres have for him, which could result in him playing the role of super utility player. Song has had a strong showing with his glove this spring and has recently recorded a couple of hits as he adjusts to MLB pitching.
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San Diego pitching coach Ruben Niebla spoke with the media on Saturday and talked about the competitions for the final spot or spots in the rotation and the final spot or spots in the bullpen. There are several talented arms in camp and Niebla and the other decision makers within the organization will have the difficult task of deciding who makes the team and who does not.
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