Rockies Triumph Over Padres in 7-3 Victory
- Brendan Rodgers and Charlie Blackmon homered in the game.
- Cal Quantrill pitched effectively for five innings for the Rockies.
- Colorado Rockies emerged victorious over the San Diego Padres with a 7-3 win.
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies secured a 7-3 victory against the San Diego Padres on Friday night, highlighted by home runs from Brendan Rodgers and Charlie Blackmon. Starting pitcher Cal Quantrill delivered a solid performance, allowing three runs on six hits over five innings, while striking out five batters. Rockies relievers, including Angel Chivilli and Lucas Gilbreath, contributed four scoreless innings to maintain the lead. The Rockies jumped ahead early, with Ryan McMahon's single driving in the first run, followed by Rodgers' impressive home run, marking his 10th of the season. The Padres responded with a two-run homer from Ha-Seong Kim in the second inning, but Blackmon quickly restored Colorado's advantage with a two-run shot in the third. The Rockies' offense was further bolstered by a run from Xander Bogaerts' homer and a sixth-inning single from Beck. In roster news, the Rockies are embracing a youth movement, having released veteran catcher Elías Díaz, who was a key player for the team over the past five years. The Rockies have called up rookie catcher Drew Romo from Triple-A Albuquerque, signaling a shift towards developing younger talent. Meanwhile, the Padres continue to monitor the recovery of outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr., who has been sidelined since mid-June, with no set timetable for his return.