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Sheets' Ninth-Inning Birthday Homer Lifts Padres Over Rockies 10-8

The comeback underscored San Diego’s surge, with closer Mason Miller tying the club record for scoreless innings.

Apr 23, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Gavin Sheets (30) celebrates his three run home run with shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) and pinch runner Bryce Johnson (29) in the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
Apr 23, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Gavin Sheets (30) rounds the bases on a three run home run in the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Padres, who trailed 8-5 entering the ninth Thursday, got RBI singles from Xander Bogaerts and Miguel Andújar before Gavin Sheets crushed a 379-foot, three-run homer on his 30th birthday.
  • Rockies reliever Victor Vodnik allowed the go-ahead blast for his second blown save of the season and took the loss to fall to 0-2.
  • Mason Miller recorded his MLB-leading ninth save and extended his scoreless run to 33 2/3 innings, tying Cla Meredith for the longest streak in Padres history.
  • Ron Marinaccio earned the win with two innings of relief after starter Matt Waldron yielded six runs over five frames.
  • Analysts flagged the rarity of the moment, with Sarah Langs noting the first Padres birthday game-winner in the ninth or later and OptaSTATS citing an MLB first for two late go-ahead three-run homers against the same opponent in one month.