Rockies Edge Out Padres, Extending Win Streak
Montero's RBIs Lead Rockies to 5-4 Victory
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Elehuris Montero's three RBIs, including a two-run double in the fourth inning, proved crucial as the Colorado Rockies held on for a 5-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.
Montero's performance helped the Rockies extend their win streak to two games, while the Padres dropped their second straight.
Rodgers' Home Run Provides Cushion
Brendan Rodgers' three-run home run in the third inning gave the Rockies an early lead.
The Padres rallied in the fourth inning, scoring three runs to tie the game.
However, Montero's double in the sixth inning gave Colorado the lead for good.
Tovar's Homer Secures Rockies' Win
Ezequiel Tovar's solo home run in the sixth inning extended the Rockies' lead to 6-3.
San Diego's Ryan Weathers allowed two runs on three hits in 3 2/3 innings, while Colorado's Kyle Freeland gave up three runs on four hits in 4 1/3 innings.
Padres' Sweep Hopes Dashed
The Padres' hopes of sweeping the Dodgers were dashed after they lost two out of three games to the defending World Series champions.
The Padres, who are now 4.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West, will look to bounce back in their next series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Rockies, who improved to 44-65 with the win, will face the Padres again on Tuesday night.
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