Padres' Gavin Sheets walks off the Rockies with a 3-run homer

San Diego wins with late-inning heroics for second straight night

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:09am

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An abstract, energetic painting in neon colors depicting the powerful swing and impact of a baseball leaving the bat, conceptually representing the excitement and emotion of a walk-off home run.Gavin Sheets' clutch ninth-inning blast caps off another dramatic comeback win for the surging Padres.San Diego Today

The San Diego Padres defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-2 at Petco Park on Friday night, with Gavin Sheets hitting a walk-off three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning. Sheets also hit a solo home run earlier in the game, while Luis Campusano added a solo shot as well. Padres starter Walker Buehler had his best outing since joining the team, throwing six scoreless innings.

Why it matters

The Padres' late-inning heroics, including back-to-back walk-off home runs, have helped them maintain their position in the competitive NL West division race. Sheets' performance, with two home runs including the game-winning blast, showcases the team's offensive depth and ability to win close games.

The details

Gavin Sheets hit a leadoff solo home run in the fifth inning to open the scoring, and later crushed a 434-foot, three-run walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth to give the Padres the win. Luis Campusano also hit a solo home run in the fifth inning to extend the Padres' lead. Padres starter Walker Buehler threw six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and striking out four without a walk. The Rockies tied the game in the eighth inning with a two-run rally against Adrian Morejon, but the Padres' bullpen held strong, with Mason Miller striking out the side in the ninth to earn the win.

  • Sheets hit a leadoff solo home run in the fifth inning.
  • Sheets hit a three-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning.

The players

Gavin Sheets

A Padres outfielder who hit two home runs, including the game-winning three-run blast in the ninth inning.

Luis Campusano

A Padres catcher who hit a solo home run in the fifth inning to extend the team's lead.

Walker Buehler

The Padres' starting pitcher who threw six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and striking out four without a walk.

Adrian Morejon

The Padres' reliever who allowed two runs in the eighth inning, allowing the Rockies to tie the game.

Mason Miller

The Padres' reliever who struck out the side in the ninth inning to earn the win.

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What they’re saying

“Gavin Sheets with a walk off HR”

— ClutchPoints

What’s next

The Padres will look to secure the four-game series against the Rockies on Saturday, with German Marquez scheduled to face Ryan Feltner.

The takeaway

The Padres' late-inning heroics, including back-to-back walk-off home runs, have become a trademark of their season so far. Gavin Sheets' performance, with two home runs including the game-winning blast, showcases the team's offensive depth and ability to win close games, which will be crucial as they look to maintain their position in the competitive NL West division race.