The Colorado Rockies defeat the San Diego Padres 9-3 on Tuesday, with Cole Carrigg driving the offense as the Rockies end an eight-game losing streak. Carrigg goes 4-for-5 and hits two home runs, including a three-run shot that caps a five-run sixth inning. Troy Johnston also contributes with three hits and two RBIs.
The game also affects the standings, snapping an eight-game win streak for San Diego. The Padres enter the matchup 2½ games ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final National League wild-card spot, and the loss changes the momentum in the race. Outlets note this is Carrigg’s first career multi-homer game and that he finishes a triple shy of the cycle, underscoring a strong individual performance amid Colorado’s turnaround.
