Padres claim series sweep against Rockies with strong pitching and timely hitting
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Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The San Diego Padres secured a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on July 29 at Petco Park, completing a series sweep. A decisive three-run fourth inning, driven by RBIs from Jackson Merrill, Luis Rengifo, and Gavin Sheets, propelled the Padres to their fifth consecutive win. The combined effort of six Padres pitchers, led by starter Kyle Hart and reliever Griffin Canning, effectively limited the Rockies' offense, which managed only an RBI single in the seventh. Next, the Padres will host the San Francisco Giants as they continue their homestand, with the opening game scheduled for July 30.
- •Padres improve to 55-53 with the win.
- •Jackson Merrill, Luis Rengifo, and Gavin Sheets each recorded an RBI.
- •Padres extend winning streak to a season-best-tying five games.
- •Kyle Hart and Griffin Canning combined to hold Rockies to one run.
- •Next game is against the San Francisco Giants on July 30.
- 11:06 PMYahoo Sports — Canning and 5 relievers shut down Colorado as Padres beat Rockies 3-1
- 10:49 PMYahoo Sports — Strong pitcher mix, big fourth inning stakes Padres to sweep Rockies
"Far from the teeter-totter of Tuesday night, the San Diego Padres rode a three-run fourth inning and the strong combined effort of six pitchers in a 3-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday afternoon at Petco Park.Jackson Merrill, Luis Rengifo and Gavin Sheets all tallied RBI in the decisive frame for the Padres (55-53), who extended their winning streak to a season-best-tying five games and improved their record to 8-1 against Colorado (42-67) for the season.The ‘pick and mix’ pitching st
"Jackson Merrill, Luis Rengifo and Gavin Sheets had RBIs Griffin Canning and five relievers turned in a strong bullpen outing as the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 3-1 on Wednesday to take both games of the short series. The Padres (54-53) extended their winning streak to five games and moved to two games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the final NL wild card. Canning (2-9) worked three innings and allowed one hit while striking out four.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 11:06 PMCanning and 5 relievers shut down Colorado as Padres beat Rockies 3-1
Jackson Merrill, Luis Rengifo and Gavin Sheets had RBIs Griffin Canning and five relievers turned in a strong bullpen outing as the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 3-1 on Wednesday to take both games of the short series. The Padres (54-53) extended their winning streak to five games and moved to two games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the final NL wild card. Canning (2-9) worked three innings and allowed one hit while striking out four.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 10:49 PMStrong pitcher mix, big fourth inning stakes Padres to sweep Rockies
Far from the teeter-totter of Tuesday night, the San Diego Padres rode a three-run fourth inning and the strong combined effort of six pitchers in a 3-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday afternoon at Petco Park.Jackson Merrill, Luis Rengifo and Gavin Sheets all tallied RBI in the decisive frame for the Padres (55-53), who extended their winning streak to a season-best-tying five games and improved their record to 8-1 against Colorado (42-67) for the season.The ‘pick and mix’ pitching st
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