Padres Bounce Back with 8-3 Victory Over Rockies

DENVER (AP) — The San Diego Padres showcased a strong offensive performance on Saturday night, defeating the Colorado Rockies 8-3. Manny Machado led the charge with four hits, while Luis Campusano contributed significantly with a home run and two RBIs. Bryce Johnson also shone with two hits and two RBIs, and Jake Cronenworth added two more runs batted in. The win puts the Padres in a position to secure a franchise-record ninth consecutive series victory since the All-Star break with a win on Sunday. Dylan Cease was effective on the mound, taking a one-hitter into the sixth inning before the Rockies managed to score. Michael Toglia hit his 20th home run of the season, driving in two runs during a sixth-inning rally for Colorado. Despite striking out five batters, Cease struggled with control, matching a season-high with five walks. The Padres had built a commanding 5-0 lead by the sixth inning, aided by two errors from the Rockies that led to unearned runs. Campusano's eighth-inning homer off Peter Lambert extended San Diego's lead to five runs. Rockies starter Kyle Freeland had a tough outing, allowing five runs on eight hits over five innings, which dropped his record to 3-5 for the season. In other news, Padres manager Mike Shildt provided an update on RHP Yu Darvish, who remains on the restricted list due to personal matters. Shildt expressed his support for Darvish, who was previously placed on the injured list with a left groin strain. Meanwhile, Joe Musgrove is set to make his second start since returning from the 60-day injured list in the series finale.