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Padres Dominate Rockies 8-0 Behind Pivetta's Masterful Pitching

Nick Pivetta's 10-strikeout performance and Fernando Tatis Jr.'s return power San Diego to extend their historic home winning streak.

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Overview

  • Nick Pivetta struck out 10 batters over seven shutout innings, allowing just three hits and one walk in a dominant performance.
  • Fernando Tatis Jr. returned to the lineup after a shoulder injury, hitting a 411-foot home run and contributing a single, stolen base, and a run scored.
  • The Padres' offense exploded in a six-run fifth inning, highlighted by two RBI singles from Jose Iglesias and contributions from multiple players.
  • Relievers Yuki Matsui and Alek Jakob each threw a perfect inning to secure the team's combined three-hit shutout of the Rockies.
  • San Diego improved to an 11-3 record, tied for the best 14-game start in franchise history, while extending their home winning streak to 12 games.