Jackson Merrill, Padres look to pick up steam vs. Cards

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Mike Shildt will make his managerial return to St. Louis at a crucial time for his current team and his former franchise.

Shildt has his San Diego Padres in the thick of the National League playoff chase in his first year the helm after four seasons with the Cardinals.

The Padres hold the NL'ssecond wild-card slot entering this four-game series, which will begin Monday ni