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Power-Surging Padres Sweep Rockies With 7-2 Finale

Nick Pivetta left with elbow stiffness, leaving San Diego to monitor its rotation.

Overview

  • San Diego closed a four-game sweep with a 7-2 win at Petco Park, improving to 10-6 and pushing its streak to five.
  • Ty France went 3-for-3 with a double and his first home run of the season and he scored three times.
  • The Padres matched a season high with three homers in the game, extending their home-run streak to six and reaching nine in the series.
  • Starter Nick Pivetta exited with right elbow stiffness after 46 pitches while Rockies lefty Kyle Freeland was scratched with shoulder soreness.
  • Reliever David Morgan earned the win in 1 2/3 hitless innings as San Diego pitchers held Colorado to two hits.