Padres hit 5 homers, finish with 24 hits in 21-0 rout of Rockies - AP News

Published: Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 2:58 am

**Padres Unleash Offensive Fury, Demolish Rockies 21-0 in Historic Rout**

In a stunning display of offensive dominance, the San Diego Padres crushed the struggling Colorado Rockies with a resounding 21-0 victory on Saturday night. The Padres' bats were on fire, launching five home runs and racking up a season-high 24 hits, marking their second consecutive game setting new season highs in both categories.

Fernando Tatis Jr. and Xander Bogaerts highlighted the power surge with home runs in the fifth inning. Jake Cronenworth, Gavin Sheets, and Jason Heyward also contributed to the Padres' home run barrage. Sheets' homer came in a five-run first inning, while Heyward's three-run shot in the fourth helped San Diego send 12 batters to the plate. The Padres scored at least one run in each of the first six innings, showcasing their relentless attack.

Pitching for the Padres, Stephen Kolek (2-0) delivered a stellar performance, pitching a shutout in his second major league start. He allowed only five hits and struck out seven, navigating a minor jam in the sixth inning with runners on the corners.

The Rockies, now 6-33, are enduring a brutal season, matching the 1988 Baltimore Orioles for the worst 39-game start in the majors in 130 years. Colorado's woes were compounded by the Padres' offensive onslaught.

Jackson Merrill led the Padres' hit parade with four hits, while Elias Díaz and Luis Arraez each contributed three. Eight Padres batters recorded at least two hits. Notably, Merrill has five straight multi-hit games, tying for the longest active streak in the majors.

The series concludes with RHP Nick Pivetta (5-1, 2.01 ERA) starting for the Padres and Germán Márquez (0-9, 9.90) taking the mound for the Rockies.

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