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Padres Meet Rockies, Seek Another Series Win
The San Diego Padres are gearing up to clinch another series win as they face the Colorado Rockies in the series finale on Sunday. Despite their overall struggles, the Rockies have proven to be a tough challenge for the Padres this season.
Rockies’ Success Against Padres
Even though the Rockies are 30 games under .500, they have been a thorn in the Padres’ side, winning six out of nine games this season. However, the Padres managed to snap the Rockies’ five-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory on Saturday night.
Padres’ Manager Mike Shildt’s Perspective
Padres manager Mike Shildt stressed the importance of consistency after a 5-2 loss on Friday night. “We don’t talk about it and make this thing bigger than it is,” Shildt said. “We need to get the lead, hold the lead, and bring it home.”
Pitching Matchup: Matt Waldron vs. Cal Quantrill
Matt Waldron
Matt Waldron (6-9, 3.89 ERA) will start for the Padres. Waldron was moved up in the rotation to replace Michael King, who was skipped after taking a liner off his calf. In his last outing on Tuesday, Waldron allowed five hits and five runs over four innings in a 6-5, 10-inning win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. He has had success against the Rockies, allowing just one run over six innings in a 5-2 win in Denver on April 24.
Cal Quantrill
Cal Quantrill (7-7, 4.50 ERA) will pitch for the Rockies. In his last start on Tuesday, Quantrill gave up nine hits and seven runs in a no-decision against the Los Angeles Angels, with the Rockies eventually losing 10-7. Quantrill has been effective against the Padres, with a 2-0 record and a 1.89 ERA in three career starts against them.
San Diego’s Offensive Struggles
The Padres’ offense has struggled in this series, managing only five runs on 10 hits over the first two games. This is a stark contrast to their performance before facing the Rockies, where they scored at least six runs in six of their previous seven games. “These guys probably feel good playing against us,” said second baseman Xander Bogaerts.
Rockies’ Key Players and Injuries
Charlie Blackmon
The Rockies hope to have Charlie Blackmon back in the lineup. Blackmon left Friday’s game after being struck in the eye by a wild throw from Bogaerts but avoided serious injury. “No concussion, no fracture,” Blackmon said. “I’m fine — just a little sore.”
Kris Bryant
Former NL MVP Kris Bryant has missed 74 games this season due to rib and lower back injuries. Bryant contributed a two-run single on Friday and a double on Saturday, signaling a potential return to form. “We’ve got to get him going,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “KB wants to be a big part of this.”
Bryant is batting .211 with two homers and 14 RBIs in 32 games this season. His performance will be crucial for the Rockies as they aim to secure a series win.
Game Insights
- Padres’ Need for Offense: The Padres must reignite their offense to secure a series win. Key players like Xander Bogaerts will need to step up.
- Rockies’ Resilience: Despite their overall struggles, the Rockies have shown resilience against the Padres. Contributions from players like Kris Bryant and Charlie Blackmon will be vital.
- Pitching Performance: The starting pitchers, Waldron and Quantrill, will play a crucial role. Waldron aims to continue his success against the Rockies, while Quantrill looks to maintain his strong record against the Padres.
Conclusion
As the Padres and Rockies gear up for the series finale, the game promises to be a crucial matchup. The Padres aim to continue their post-All-Star break success with another series win, while the Rockies look to capitalize on their strong performance against San Diego. Fans can expect a competitive and high-stakes game.
