From left, Colorado Rockies second baseman Adael Amador congratulates center fielder Cole Carrigg as shortstop Ezequiel Tovar commends right fielder Zac Veen after defeating the San Diego Padres in a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Republished September 15, 2026 - 10:47 PM
Original Publication Date September 15, 2026 - 8:41 PM
DENVER (AP) — Cole Carrigg homered twice and finished 4 for 5, Troy Johnston had three hits and two RBIs, and the Colorado Rockies defeated the San Diego Padres 9-3 on Tuesday night to end an eight-game losing streak.
It was the first career multi-homer game for Carrigg, a 24-year-old rookie who finished a triple shy of the cycle. His three-run shot to right field capped a five-run sixth inning that gave Colorado a four-run lead.
The loss snapped an eight-game win streak for the Padres, who remained 2 1/2 games ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final National League wild card.
After relieving Rockies starter Kyle Freeland in the fifth, Ryan Feltner (6-10) gave up five hits and struck out five batters in five scoreless innings.
TJ Rumfield had two hits for Colorado to extend his on-base streak to 20 games.
The Rockies entered 5-21 in their past 26 games and had lost 11 of their previous 12 against the Padres. Colorado, at 56-95, needs to win at least seven of its final 11 games to avoid becoming the first team with four consecutive 100-loss seasons since the New York Mets from 1962-65.
Fernando Tatis Jr., Luis Campusano and Austin Hays each hit a solo homer for San Diego. Tatis’ home run, which came on the second pitch of the game, was his 18th since the All-Star break.
Wandy Peralta (3-3) took the loss after allowing four earned runs in less than an inning.
Up next
Colorado RHP Mason Adams (0-0, 3.38 ERA) faces San Diego LHP Robbie Ray (12-8, 3.57) on Wednesday.
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