San Diego, CA- San Diego PadresChase Headleyhad his best game of the season going 4-for-5 with two RBI’s and two runs scored, as the San Diego Padres defeat the Rockies 6-1. The San Diego Padres have now won 6 of their last 8 games and the Rockies fall to 3-18 over its last 21 games.
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Ian Kennedycontinued his success on the road this season, allowing one run on four hits and nine strikeouts in seven innings of work. Kennedy improved to (7-9) on the season.
Brooks Conraddrove in the games first run in the top of the 4th on a sacrifice fly to score Chase Headley and give the San Diego Padres a 1-0 lead.
The Rockies would tie the game in the bottom of the fourth on a leadoff solo-home run byDrew Stubbsto tie the game at 1-1.
The game would remain tied until the top of the 6th asTommy Medicascored on an RBI double byRene Riverato give the San Diego Padres a 2-1 lead.Cameron Maybinwould extend the San Diego Padres lead to 3-1 on an RBI double to score Rene Rivera.
Friars on Base
The game was delayed for 56 minutes due to rain and lightning in the seventh inning.
When the game resumed Ian Kennedy andChris Denorfiawould score on a two-run triple by Chase Headley to extend the San Diego Padres lead to 5-1. Headley would then score on a sacrifice fly byCarlos Quentinto extend the Padres lead to 6-1.
Kevin QuackenbushandTim Staufferwould close out the game for the San Diego Padres with two shutout innings to seal the Padres 6-1 win.
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