Merrill makes chances count, Padres pitchers survive choppy water in win over Pirates

With runs at a premium all series, the San Diego Padres were efficient with their early opportunities before adding on late, while the pitching staff navigated multiple men-on chances by the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 3-0 win on Wednesday afternoon at Petco Park.Jackson Merrill had a hand in the two early Padres (72-62) runs, with a double and a run scored in the second and an RBI triple in the…