Carrigg shines as Rockies even series with Padres in Denver
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 5:24 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

In Denver on September 15, the Colorado Rockies handed the San Diego Padres their first loss in over a week, evening the four-game series at Coors Field. Cole Carrigg led the Rockies with a standout performance, going 4-for-5 with five RBIs, including a three-run homer that broke the game open. The Padres took an early lead with homers from Fernando Tatis Jr., Luis Campusano, and Austin Hays but struggled offensively thereafter. The loss keeps San Diego within a tight race for an NL Wild Card spot as they remain 1.5 games out of the fourth seed. The series continues Wednesday with Robbie Ray on the mound for the Padres.
- •Cole Carrigg hit a three-run homer for the Rockies.
- •Padres scored three runs but couldn't sustain offense.
- •Fernando Tatis Jr. started with a lead-off homer.
- •The series is tied at one game each.
- •Robbie Ray is set to start for the Padres on Wednesday.
- 5:24 AMYahoo Sports — Padres' win streak snapped as Carrigg and Rox even series
"DENVER -- It wasn't a former Padre, but a former Aztec who tormented Padres pitching this time around.
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