Ten Hochman: Padres' version of Jordan Walker, top prospect Jackson Merrill, faces Cardinals with .807 OPS
In today’s 10 a.m. “Ten Hochman†sports video — brought to you by  — Ben Hochman discusses the Padres-Cardinals series and San Diego’s star rookie. Also, a happy birthday shoutout to Macaulay Culkin! And as always, Hochman picks a random ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cards card!
Benjamin Hochman
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Winners of two straight series, the Cardinals begin a four-game home set Monday against the red-hot Padres. First pitch is set for 6:45 p.m.
Nolan Arenado has struggled for much of 2024, but an uptick in swing speed has led to more times reaching base safely for the Cardinals third baseman.
