Padres Fight to End Skid Against Rockies at Coors Field
The San Diego Padres head into Saturday night’s matchup with the Colorado Rockies carrying the weight of a tough five-game losing streak. It’s been a rough stretch, and the Padres know this game could be a turning point. They’ve still got their eyes on the playoff picture, sitting second in the NL West at 76–65, but every loss makes the chase a little harder. A win in Denver could be exactly what’s needed to reset their momentum.
Now, the Rockies, on the other hand, have had a season to forget. They’re sitting at 40–101 overall, firmly planted in last place in the division. But when you’re that far out of contention, there’s always the spoiler role to play, and Colorado has a chance to make life difficult for San Diego. They’ve been better at home with a 23–50 record at Coors Field, but still, the numbers show just how tough this year has been.
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On the mound tonight, the Padres will go with Randy Vásquez, who hasn’t picked up a decision yet this season. The Rockies counter with McCade Brown, who’s struggled in limited action, carrying an 0–2 record with an 8.22 ERA. Brown has shown some flashes of potential, but hitters have been able to get to him early and often, which could give San Diego a much-needed chance to get their bats going.
Speaking of bats, both teams have had some standouts recently. For Colorado, Hunter Goodman has been one of the bright spots, putting together a solid year with 25 doubles, four triples, and 28 home runs while hitting .285. Yanquiel Fernández has also been hot, hitting .333 over his last 10 games with a couple of homers. For San Diego, Fernando Tatis Jr. continues to be a central piece, sitting at 27 doubles, 19 homers, and a .261 average. Ramon Laureano has chipped in too, swinging well over the past 10 games with three home runs of his own.
Both teams have been struggling in recent weeks. The Rockies have gone 3–7 in their last 10, while the Padres are 2–8 in that same stretch. Each club has been outscored by 12 runs during those spans, showing how close — yet frustrating — those losses have been. Injuries haven’t made things easier either. Big names like Kris Bryant for Colorado and Xander Bogaerts for San Diego remain sidelined, leaving gaps that younger players are being asked to fill.
So, what we’ve got tonight is a matchup between two clubs on very different paths. The Rockies are looking to salvage something from a long season, while the Padres are desperate to stop the bleeding and keep their postseason hopes alive. San Diego leads the season series 5–2, but nothing comes easy at Coors Field, where offense can explode in an instant.
First pitch is set for 8:10 p.m. Eastern, and all eyes will be on whether the Padres can finally shake off their losing streak — or if the Rockies will add another frustrating chapter to San Diego’s September.
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