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Michael King’s Complete Game Caps Padres’ Historic Series Sweep of Rockies

The Padres shut out the Rockies in all three games at Petco Park, marking the first such achievement in franchise history and improving their MLB-best record to 13-3.

Apr 13, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) high fives teammates after he pitched against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Starting pitcher Michael King threw a complete game shutout Sunday.
San Diego Padres' Jason Heyward points towards his dugout while running the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 12, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
Apr 13, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; San Francisco Giants center fielder Jung Hoo Lee (51) celebrates after hitting a a three-run home run in the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Michael King delivered a two-hit, nine-strikeout shutout in his first career complete game as the Padres defeated the Rockies 6-0 on Sunday.
  • The Padres achieved their first-ever series sweep with shutouts in all three games, a rare feat in MLB history last accomplished in 2017.
  • King retired the first 13 batters he faced and threw 110 pitches, the second complete game in MLB this season.
  • San Diego’s dominant weekend extended their perfect home record to 10-0 and solidified their league-leading overall record at 13-3.
  • The Padres’ offense came alive early in Sunday’s game, with a four-run first inning led by key hits from Oscar Gonzalez, Yuli Gurriel, and Jose Iglesias.