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Padres Set Franchise Records with Historic Shutout Series Against Rockies

San Diego's pitching dominance, led by Michael King's first career complete game, secures a 10-0 home start and a 13-3 overall record.

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 complete game shutout, the first of his career, in a 6-0 victory over the Rockies on Sunday.
  • The Padres became the second team in MLB history to record six shutouts in their first 16 games, matching a feat last achieved in 1966.
  • San Diego swept the Rockies in a three-game series without allowing a single run, a first in franchise history and the first such occurrence in MLB since 2017.
  • The team extended its record-setting home start to 10-0, reinforcing Petco Park as a formidable home-field advantage.
  • The Padres now hold the best record in the league at 13-3, with their pitching staff leading the way through exceptional coordination and performance.