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Ethan Salas hits first two home runs as Padres lead Rockies 9-3

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Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Ethan Salas hits first two home runs as Padres lead Rockies 9-3

Summary

Ethan Salas hit his first two MLB home runs in a strong offensive outing for the San Diego Padres, leading to a 9-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 16. The Padres scored in five of the first six innings, with Samad Taylor also contributing RBIs. Starter Robbie Ray secured a quality start, allowing three runs over six innings. Kyle Karros hit a two-run homer for the Rockies. The series continues with a fourth and final game between the two teams.

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By the Numbers

•Salas's first home run was a 426-foot shot to center field.
•Padres scored in five of six innings, showcasing strong offensive performance.
•Robbie Ray recorded his 13th win with a solid six-inning start.
•Kyle Karros contributed a two-run homer for the Rockies.
•Next game features Padres pitcher Michael King against Rockies' Tanner Gordon.

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3:27 AMYahoo Sports — Salas swats first two MLB home runs, Padres pour it on in win at Colorado

What they're saying

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The San Diego Padres offense started fast and barely stopped, powered by the first two Majors home runs of Ethan Salas’s career in a 9-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night at Coors Field.Starter Robbie Ray gave the Padres (83-69) a quality start, retiring 10 in a row from the second through the fifth innings, and was backed up by San Diego scoring in five of the first six innings. Kyle Karros hit a two-run home run for Colorado (56-96), who have dropped 15 of 20 games to the Brown
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