Rockies Blow 4-0 Lead, Lose 9-5 to Padres for Third Straight Defeat

Colorado's early advantage evaporates as San Diego rallies with a big fourth inning.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 4:04am

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A cubist-style painting featuring overlapping geometric shapes and planes in the colors of the Rockies and Padres uniforms, capturing the dynamic action and momentum shifts of the baseball game.A cubist interpretation of the Rockies' collapse, with the team's early lead and late rally fragmented into a dynamic, geometric composition.San Diego Today

The Colorado Rockies squandered a 4-0 lead and lost 9-5 to the San Diego Padres on Saturday night, their third consecutive defeat. Starter Ryan Feltner struggled, walking seven batters, and the Rockies' bullpen couldn't hold the lead as the Padres rallied with a big fourth inning.

Why it matters

The Rockies' recent slide has erased the momentum from their previous four-game winning streak, raising concerns about the team's ability to compete in the NL West. The loss also highlighted ongoing issues with the Rockies' pitching staff, which has struggled to maintain leads and limit walks.

The details

The Rockies jumped out to a 4-0 lead, but Feltner gave up a two-run homer to Manny Machado in the third inning. In the fourth, the Padres rallied for five runs, highlighted by a three-run homer from Ramon Laureano. The Rockies loaded the bases in the ninth but couldn't complete the comeback.

  • The Rockies led 4-3 in the fourth inning when Feltner gave up the decisive three-run homer to Laureano.
  • In the ninth inning, the Rockies loaded the bases but were unable to score, ending the game.

The players

Ryan Feltner

The Rockies' starting pitcher, who gave up seven hits and six runs over four innings.

Ramon Laureano

The Padres' outfielder who hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning to give San Diego the lead.

Jason Adam

The Padres' closer who recorded the final out to preserve the win.

Mickey Moniak

The Rockies' outfielder who hit two home runs and drove in four runs in the loss.

Edouard Julien

The Rockies' leadoff hitter and second baseman who went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to hold leads and limit the damage when things start to unravel. This is a tough loss, but we'll regroup and come back stronger.”

— Bud Black, Rockies Manager

What’s next

The Rockies will look to bounce back on Sunday when they send Kyle Freeland to the mound against the Padres' Nick Pivetta. After that, they'll have an off day on Monday before traveling to Houston to face the Astros on Tuesday.

The takeaway

The Rockies' inability to protect early leads and their continued struggles with walks and pitching have contributed to their recent slide. If they hope to compete in the NL West, the Rockies will need to shore up their pitching and find a way to maintain momentum when they build early advantages.