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Padres Overpower Rockies with Explosive Offense in 13-9 Victory

San Diego’s fully restored lineup delivered a dominant performance, while Colorado’s late rally fell short, extending their losing streak to seven games.

DENVER, CO – MAY 09: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres high-fives Jackson Merrill #3 after scoring a run in the top of the first inning during the game between the San Diego Padres and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Friday, May 9, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
The San Diego Padres’ Martin Maldonado, right, celebrates his two-run home run with teammate Jason Heyward (22) in the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Denver. (Justin Edmonds/Getty Images/TNS)
May 9, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Diego Padres designated hitter Gavin Sheets (30) hits an RBI double in the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Gavin Sheets led the Padres' offense with four RBIs, including a bases-clearing double and an RBI double in the fifth inning.
  • Martín Maldonado added a two-run homer as part of San Diego’s five-run fifth inning, extending their lead to 10-1.
  • Randy Vásquez earned the win for the Padres, allowing just two runs over six innings with five strikeouts.
  • Colorado’s pitching struggles continued as Antonio Senzatela gave up eight runs (four earned) over 4⅔ innings, dropping the Rockies to a league-worst 6-32 record.
  • The Rockies mounted a late rally with seven runs across the eighth and ninth innings, but closer Robert Suarez secured his 15th save to preserve the Padres’ win.