Manny Machado Powers Padres Past Rockies 8-1 in Denver; San Diego Remains in NL West Hunt – Game Recap 9/7/2025

Sunday, September 7th, 2025

San Diego Padres Dominate Colorado Rockies 8-1 on the Road

Manny Machado powered the San Diego Padres to a decisive 8-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies, smashing his 23rd home run of the season and driving in three runs in Denver. The win keeps the Padres just one game back of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the race for first place in the National League West.

Power Surge Propels Padres

Four Padres players homered in the game, showcasing a much-needed offensive outburst. Alongside Machado's long ball, Jackson Merrill, Gavin Sheets, and Ramón Laureano each contributed solo home runs. San Diego came into the matchup with only 123 homers as a team, ranking second-fewest in MLB, making this power display especially noteworthy.

Offensive Highlights

Jackson Merrill led the way with three hits, while Machado, Sheets, Jake Cronenworth, and Freddy Fermin each tallied two. The Padres’ offense came alive after a slump where they lost nine of their previous twelve games.

Pitching Performance

Dylan Cease notched his seventh win of the season for San Diego. Over five innings, he allowed four hits and one earned run while striking out five hitters. The Padres’ bullpen kept Colorado at bay for the remainder of the contest.

Rockies’ Struggles Continue

The loss marked the Rockies' 13th defeat in their last 16 games, dropping their record to an MLB-worst 40-103. This loss ties the franchise’s record for most losses in a single season.

Starting pitcher Tanner Gordon suffered his first loss in nearly a month, giving up six earned runs—including three homers—in just 3 2/3 innings. Previously, Gordon had allowed only seven home runs in his last eleven starts.

Key Moment

After Ezequiel Tovar's RBI single pulled the Rockies within 3-1, San Diego responded immediately with a decisive three-run fourth inning. The Padres maintained a comfortable lead for the rest of the afternoon.

Key Stat

San Diego’s offense exploded for 18 runs over the final two games of the series after scoring just 12 runs in the previous five combined.

Up Next

The Padres head home for a series against the Cincinnati Reds, with the starting pitcher to be announced. The Reds will send left-hander Nick Lodolo (8-7, 3.22 ERA) to the mound.

The Rockies continue their road trip as Chase Dollander (2-12, 6.77 ERA) prepares to face Tyler Glasnow (1-3, 4.81 ERA) and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

In summary

The San Diego Padres secured a commanding 8-1 win against the Colorado Rockies, fueled by home runs from Manny Machado, Jackson Merrill, Gavin Sheets, and Ramón Laureano. With Dylan Cease delivering a solid start and the offense clicking, San Diego remains in strong contention in the NL West. The Rockies’ loss ties their franchise mark for most in a season, as both teams look ahead to upcoming matchups. This game highlighted the Padres' offensive potential and highlighted the continued struggles of the Rockies in 2025.

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