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The Padres are in freefall, losers of nine in eleven, with a .224 team batting average and a pitching staff in freefall — now 14 games behind LA and 4.5 out of a wild card. Still, outfielder Jackson Merrill urges patience, betting on the unpredictable nature of baseball and a potential hot streak. A once-promising season has unraveled as key stars like Tatis (5 homers) and Machado (below Mendoza line) fade, while injuries and inconsistency have crippled the rotation. The bullpen’s been a lifeline — but it’s starting to crack. Deadline moves are inevitable. Can they claw back in time — or is this another season that feels like a wasted chance?

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