# Padres avoid sweep, Merrill heats up, is there believe in this Padres team?

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Podcast: [Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/friar-territory-a-san-diego-padres-podcast-7179492)
Published: 2026-06-18T22:34:27+00:00
Episode link: https://omny.fm/shows/friar-territory-a-san-diego-padres-podcast/padres-avoid-sweep-merrill-heats-up-is-there-believe-in-this-padres-team
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## Resource

The Padres avoided another sweep thanks to a big day from Jackson Merrill but the same questions remain about the Padres maddening offense. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discussed the 6-1 win over the Cardinals, a disappointing road trip, and what it will take for fans to really believe in this team. How aggressive will A.J. Preller be if the struggles continue? Marty and Darren discuss the heavy fan investment, hitting three million fans at Petco Park for the fourth straight year, and if the team should re-tool or blow it up after the season if they miss the playoffs. After the weekend series versus the Rangers, the Padres will return home to host the Braves and Dodgers. Could this be a make-or-break homestand for the Padres? Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount 🌶️ Friar Territory is the official San Diego Padres podcast in the Foul Territory Network. Subscribe! Follow us on X: @FriarTerritory Follow us on X: @MartyCaswell Follow us on X: @DSmithShow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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