San Diego Padres Manager Mike Shildt has been a staunch defender and supporter of his players. Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill were instrumental in San Diego’s success in the final regular season contest. San Diego added another run in the frame to put the Padres ahead 9-2 after five innings of play. Merrill finished his day at the plate 2-for-3 with two doubles, two walks, two runs scored and three RBI. San Diego continued to add to its lead with three more runs in the bottom of the seventh inning.