Cole Carrigg goes 4 for 5 and the Rockies defeat the Padres 9-3 to end 8-game losing streak

Cole Carrigg delivered a stellar performance on Tuesday, going 4 for 5 at the plate and leading the Colorado Rockies to a 9-3 victory over the San Diego Padres. This triumph marked the end of an 8-game losing streak for the Rockies. Carrigg, a 24-year-old rookie, achieved a milestone by hitting two home runs in the game, bringing him within a triple of the cycle. His powerful three-run shot to right field propelled the Rockies to a four-run lead in the sixth inning.

Ryan Feltner (6-10), who relieved Rockies starter Kyle Freeland in the top of the fifth, pitched a solid inning, allowing just five hits and striking out five batters over the course of five scoreless innings. TJ Rumfield contributed two hits for Colorado, extending his on-base streak to 20 games. The Rockies faced challenges, having struggled in recent times, sitting at 5-21 in their last 26 games. Their matchup against the Padres was particularly tough, as they had lost 11 of their previous 12 games to San Diego.

San Diego's Fernando Tatis Jr., Luis Campusano, and Austin Hays each hit solo home runs in the game. Tatis' home run, struck on the second pitch of the contest, marked his 18th since the All-Star break. Wandy Peralta (3-3) suffered defeat for the Padres after conceding four earned runs in less than an inning. Colorado's next challenge will come on Wednesday when RHP Mason Adams (0-0, 3.38 ERA) takes on LHP Robbie Ray (12-8, 3.57).