Padres’ Offense Gears Up for Showdown Against Struggling Astros

As the San Diego Padres prepare for a three-game interleague series against the Houston Astros, their offense is firing on all cylinders—and they’re doing it with patience at the plate. With stars like Fernando Tatis Jr. playing at an MVP-caliber level, and hitters like Jackson Merrill, Manny Machado, and Jake Cronenworth each posting an adjusted …