Ethan Salas hits two home runs in Padres' 9-3 win over Rockies

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Ethan Salas hits two home runs in Padres' 9-3 win over Rockies
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On September 16, 2026, Ethan Salas of the San Diego Padres hit his first two career home runs in a 9-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The Padres scored consistently throughout the game, tallying runs in multiple innings. Starter Robbie Ray contributed with a solid performance, allowing three runs over six innings, while the bullpen secured the win. San Diego's offense has shown strong form, and they now sit 3.5 games ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the playoff race. The Padres will seek to clinch the series in Game 4 this afternoon.

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  • Ethan Salas recorded his first career home runs during the game.
  • San Diego scored runs in six different innings against Colorado.
  • Robbie Ray pitched six strong innings, yielding three runs.
  • The Padres are 3.5 games clear of the Diamondbacks for a playoff spot.
  • Game 4 of the series will be played today.
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