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Padres edge Rockies 8-7 for eighth straight win, Machado and Tatis homer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 4:23 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Padres edge Rockies 8-7 for eighth straight win, Machado and Tatis homer

Summary

The San Diego Padres defeated the Colorado Rockies 8-7 on September 14, matching their longest winning streak of the season at eight games. Manny Machado and Tatis contributed key home runs, while the Padres overcame a late Rockies surge to clinch a fifth consecutive winning season for the first time in team history. The game featured a back-and-forth battle, with the Padres leading 6-1 at one point. San Diego began the night with a 2.5-game lead over Arizona for the final Wild Card spot. They next face the Rockies again on September 15, with Walker Buehler starting for San Diego.

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By the Numbers

•Padres improve to 82-68, extending winning streak to eight games.
•Machado hits his 28th homer, Tatis adds a 449-foot shot.
•Rockies drop to 55-94, losing eight straight games.
•Mason Miller earns his 37th save in the ninth inning.
•Walker Buehler scheduled to pitch in the next game.

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4:23 AMYahoo Sports — Padres stretch winning streak to 8, Machado and Tatis homer in 8-7 win over Rockies

What they're saying

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Manny Machado and Fernandez Tatis homered, helping the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 8-7 Monday night to match their longest winning streak this season at eight games. San Diego (82-68) clinched a fifth straight winning season for the first time in club history. The Padres began the night with a 2 1/2-game lead over Arizona for the NL’s final wild card.
— Yahoo Sports

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