The San Diego Padres defeated the Colorado Rockies 8-7 on Monday night at Coors Field, extending Colorado’s losing streak to eight games and improving San Diego’s record to eight consecutive wins.
The Padres built an early advantage, jumping out to a 6-1 lead through the first three innings. The Rockies mounted a comeback effort, narrowing the gap to 6-5 by the end of six innings. The teams traded runs in the seventh and eighth innings, but Colorado could not push across a tying or winning run.
Padres ace closer Mason Miller secured the save in the ninth inning, his 37th of the 2026 MLB season. San Diego starter Casey Mize picked up the win, allowing eight hits and two earned runs over five innings while walking two batters and striking out zero.
Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano struggled significantly, giving up eight hits and six earned runs over five innings while walking one and striking out two. Sugano surrendered two home runs in the loss, falling to 12-10 on the season. Relievers Mark Manfredi and Juan Mejia also each allowed earned runs.
Despite showing offensive potential, the Rockies could not capitalize on scoring opportunities. Colorado went 4-for-17 with runners in scoring position and left 10 total runners on base. Cole Carrigg contributed a solo home run in the seventh inning off Padres reliever Rodriguez.
Six Rockies players recorded two hits each: left fielder Jake McCarthy, second baseman Connor Norby, catcher Hunter Goodman, first baseman TJ Rumfield, Carrigg, and third baseman Kyle Karros.
The loss drops the Rockies to 55-95 this season, 40 games below .500. Over their last 10 games, Colorado has recorded just one win against nine losses. According to the source, the Rockies can afford only four more losses to avoid reaching 100 defeats for the season.
Key facts
- Padres defeated Rockies 8-7 at Coors Field
- Rockies’ losing streak extended to eight consecutive games
- San Diego leads 6-1 after three innings
- Rockies go 4-for-17 with runners in scoring position
- Cole Carrigg hit solo home run in seventh inning
- Mason Miller earned his 37th save of 2026 season
- Rockies record now 55-95, 40 games below .500