Padres Extend Win Streak to 4 Games with Series Win Over Rockies

Fernando Tatis Jr. shifts to second base, helps power San Diego's offensive outburst

Apr. 12, 2026 at 4:48am

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The San Diego Padres defeated the Colorado Rockies 9-5 on Saturday night, extending their winning streak to 4 games and taking the series. Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. made a rare start at second base and had 3 hits, while Manny Machado and Ramon Laureano each hit 3-run home runs to fuel the Padres' comeback from an early 4-0 deficit.

Why it matters

The Padres' hot start to the season has them on pace to potentially match the franchise record of 98 wins set in 1998. Their ability to overcome an early deficit and win their third straight series shows the team's resilience and offensive firepower, which will be crucial as they aim to return to the playoffs.

The details

Padres starter German Marquez struggled early, allowing 3 home runs in the first 3 innings as the Rockies built a 4-0 lead. However, the Padres offense came alive in the 3rd inning, with Manny Machado hitting a 2-run homer to cut the deficit to 4-3. In the 4th, Ramon Laureano launched a 3-run shot to put the Padres up 6-4. The Padres then broke the game open with a 3-run 6th inning, capped by a 2-run double from Jackson Merrill.

  • The Padres' win on Saturday was their 4th straight victory.
  • The Padres have now won 3 straight series.

The players

Fernando Tatis Jr.

The Padres' star right fielder made a rare start at second base and had 3 hits in the game.

Manny Machado

The Padres' third baseman hit a 2-run home run in the 3rd inning to spark the Padres' comeback.

Ramon Laureano

The Padres' leadoff hitter hit a 3-run home run in the 4th inning to give the Padres the lead, and reached base 4 times, drove in 3 runs, and scored 3 runs.

German Marquez

The Padres' starting pitcher struggled early but settled in to give his offense a chance to come back.

Mickey Moniak

The Rockies' outfielder, who attended La Costa Canyon High School, hit a home run off Marquez in the early innings.

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What they’re saying

“It's Ramón's world and we're just living in it 🤘”

— San Diego Padres

What’s next

The Padres will go for the series sweep on Sunday, with Nick Pivetta on the mound against Rockies lefty Kyle Freeland.

The takeaway

The Padres' ability to overcome an early deficit and win their third straight series, while getting strong offensive performances from key players like Tatis, Machado, and Laureano, demonstrates the team's depth and resilience as they aim to challenge the franchise record for wins and return to the playoffs.