Tough Loss in San Diego 
What a tough game for our Colorado Rockies as we battled the San Diego Padres but ultimately fell short with a final score of 0-2. While it wasn't the result we were hoping for, there were a few highlights and moments that kept us on the edge of our seats. Let's dive into the game summary!Early Challenges and Defensive Battles 
The Padres took an early lead in the bottom of the 1st inning with a solo homer by Fernando Tatis Jr. that went flying 424 feet into center field. This was a hard one to swallow right off the bat! The boys tried to respond, with Kyle Farmer managing a double in the 4th inning, but unfortunately, we couldn't capitalize on it. Though Ryan McMahon and Kris Bryant both connected with the ball, they weren't able to bring anyone home. Our defense held strong through several innings, managing to keep the Padres from extending their lead. Manny Machado and Gavin Sheets both struck out swinging under some solid pitching from our side! 
Heartbreak in the 5th and Hopeful Moments 
The bottom of the 5th delivered another blow when Jason Heyward homered to right for 410 feet, doubling the Padres' lead to 2-0. A valiant effort by Mickey Moniak saw a ground out to second in the 5th, and Jacob Stallings put the bat on the ball in the 6th, but alas, we remained scoreless. Despite aggressive play, our pitching, notably Herget and Kinley, managed to prevent the Padres from further runs with some crafty plays, keeping hope alive.Final Push and the Rocky Finish 
Our Rockies didn't quit! Zac Veen reached on an infield single at the top of the 9th and Kyle Farmer singled to center, giving us a glimpse of hope with two on base. But the Padres' defense held their ground, and Ryan McMahon and Kris Bryant couldn't drive home the needed runs, sealing our fate in a 0-2 loss. Despite the outcome, there were moments of brilliance and flashes of what this team is capable of. We'll regroup and get them next time! Keep the faith, Rockies fans!
Scoreboard for Rockies @ Padres (April 13th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |