Padres hit five homers, finish with 24 hits in 21-0 rout of Rockies

Published: Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 3:12 am

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

The San Diego Padres delivered a stunning offensive performance on Saturday night, crushing the Colorado Rockies with a resounding 21-0 victory. The Padres' bats were on fire, launching five home runs and racking up a season-high 24 hits, marking their second consecutive game with a high-scoring output. This dominant display sent the struggling Rockies to their eighth consecutive loss.

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 tally. 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 offensive pressure.

Pitching for the Padres, Stephen Kolek (2-0) delivered a stellar performance in his second major league start, pitching a shutout. 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, matched the 1988 Baltimore Orioles for the worst start in the majors over the past 130 years. The Padres' offensive onslaught was led by Jackson Merrill, who went 4-for-6 and extended his multi-hit game streak to five, tying for the longest active streak in the majors. Merrill, who recently returned from a hamstring injury, is batting an impressive .538 since his return. Colorado catcher Jacob Stallings even took the mound for the final two innings, giving up a run in the eighth.

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