Jackson Merrill clears bases as Padres down Twins

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Jackson Merrill's three-run double snapped a third-inning tie and put the San Diego Padres ahead to stay Monday night as they started a three-game series by beating the visiting Minnesota Twins 5-3.

Michael King (11-6) got the win after pitching six innings and allowing two runs on four hits with three walks with six strikeouts. Three relievers finished up, with Robert Suarez