Padres Start Strong but Fall to Rockies
Hey fellow Padres fans! Tough game last night against the Rockies.
We started off with a strong lead but couldn't keep up the momentum. Let me give you the breakdown.Early Lead in the Making
The game kicked off with some solid at-bats. Xander Bogaerts walked, followed by Fernando Tatis Jr. hitting a single that pushed Bogaerts to second. It felt like we were in for a big game when Jake Cronenworth singled to left, scoring Bogaerts and moving Tatis Jr. to third. Then, Jurickson Profar hit a sacrifice fly, bringing Tatis Jr. home. Just like that, it was 2-0 Padres in the top of the 1st!
Rockies Fight Back
Unfortunately, the Rockies didn't let that lead sit for long. They slowly clawed back, starting with a single run in the 2nd inning. Things really turned in the Rockies' favor in the 4th when Brendan Rodgers hit a homer that brought in four runs, flipping the score to 5-4 Rockies. They added two more in the 5th, making it a 7-4 game.
Padres Efforts Fall Short
Despite our initial lead, the Padres couldn't spark a comeback. The Rockies' pitching held us at bay, limiting opportunities and squashing rallies before they could start. We had a few moments of hope, like when Luis Campusano and Jackson Merrill brought in runs in the 3rd, but it just wasn't enough. Closing out the game, Tatis Jr., Cronenworth[//b], and Profar couldn't get the hits we desperately needed against the Rockies closer in the 9th.The final score was a disappointing 7-4 loss. It's tough seeing the team fight but come up short. On the bright side, it's early in the season, and there's plenty of baseball left to play. Let's keep our heads high and look forward to the next game.
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Scoreboard for Padres @ Rockies (April 24th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 2 |