# PADRES POSTCAST: PADRES ERUPT FOR SEASON-HIGH 19 RUNS! Merrill, France and Tatis DESTROY Royals

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Podcast: [Locked On Padres - Daily Podcast On The San Diego Padres](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-padres-daily-podcast-on-the-san-diego-padres-658727)
Published: 2026-07-19T22:04:19+00:00
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The Padres didn’t just avoid the sweep—they made a statement. San Diego exploded for a season-high 19 runs on 19 hits, blasted five home runs, and crushed the Royals 19-2 to earn their first win after the All-Star break. Jackson Merrill starred with four hits, two home runs and four RBIs, Fernando Tatis Jr. drove in four and set the tone from the top of the lineup, Ty France launched two home runs, including a grand slam, and the Padres bullpen combined for six scoreless innings after Germán Márquez settled in following a rocky first inning. Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber breaks down the biggest offensive outburst of the Padres’ season, the turning point that changed everything, Jackson Merrill’s monster performance, Fernando’s impact, Ty France’s incredible finish, and why this could be the spark San Diego needed heading into the rest of the second half.

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