Overview

• Jackson Merrill’s RBI single and Martín Maldonado’s two-out double in the second inning provided the only runs in Monday’s opener
• Adrian Morejon, Jeremiah Estrada, Jason Adam and Robert Suarez combined for 4⅔ scoreless innings to secure the narrow victory
• Starter Randy Vasquez allowed one run on seven hits over 4⅓ innings and departed with the lead before the bullpen takeover
• The Padres hold a 1-0 lead in the three-game series and will lean on Cease (3-9, 4.64 ERA) against Alcantara (4-9, 7.14 ERA) in Game 2
• San Diego’s bullpen, featuring three All-Star relievers, has propelled the club as it seeks to solidify its grip on second place in the NL West