Final: Colorado Rockies 8–10 San Diego Padres | MVP: Fernando Tatis Jr.
Match Summary (TL;DR)
- Result: Colorado Rockies 8–10 San Diego Padres
- MVP: Fernando Tatis Jr. (3-run HR, 3 RBI, 2 H)
- Turning Point: Padres’ 6-run 2nd inning capped by Tatis’ 3-run blast to left-center.
Baseball key metrics: SD 16 H & 8-for-17 RISP; COL 14 H & 4-for-10 RISP; HRs — SD: Tatis (20); COL: Goodman (29), Beck (15), Moniak (19).
Match Overview
| Competition | MLB Regular Season 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 06, 2025 10:10 PM ET |
| Venue | Coors Field, Denver, CO |
| Officials | HP: Ben May · 1B: Brock Ballou · 2B: Chris Guccione · 3B: David Rackley |
| Weather | Partly cloudy, ~77°F, wind ~8 mph at first pitch |
| Scorers | SD — Cronenworth RBI IF single; Fermin 2-RBI 2B; Tatis 3-run HR; McCoy RBI IF single; Arraez 2-RBI 1B. COL — Doyle RBI 2B; Bernabel RBI 1B; Goodman solo HR; Beck 3-run HR; Moniak solo HR. |
Highlight Timeline
- Top 2nd — Cronenworth RBI infield single (SD 1–0); Fermin 2-RBI double (SD 3–0); Tatis 3-run HR (441 ft) (SD 6–0).
- Bot 2nd — Doyle RBI double; Bernabel RBI single (SD 6–2).
- Top 5th — Fermin RBI single (SD 7–2); McCoy RBI infield single (SD 8–2); Arraez 2-RBI single (SD 10–2).
- Bot 6th — Goodman solo HR (SD 10–3).
- Bot 7th — Beck 3-run HR to center (SD 10–7); Bot 9th — Moniak solo HR (final 10–8).
Top 5 Key Moments
- Tatis’ 3-run HR (Top 2nd) swung win probability heavily toward SD and capped a 6-run frame.
- Fermin’s 2-RBI double (Top 2nd) cracked open McCade Brown’s outing and set the table for Tatis.
- Arraez’s 2-RBI single (Top 5th) rebuilt a cushion after COL trimmed early damage.
- Beck’s 3-run HR (Bot 7th) ignited a late rally and forced SD to use Suárez in the 9th.
- Moniak’s 9th-inning solo HR narrowed it to two, but Suárez closed for save No. 36.
Lineups & Tactical Flow
Colorado Rockies: T. Freeman (RF) · M. Moniak (DH) · H. Goodman (C) · J. Beck (LF) · B. Doyle (CF) · E. Tovar (SS) · K. Karros (3B) · W. Bernabel (1B) · R. Ritter (2B) — Y. Fernández (PH/RF).
San Diego Padres: F. Tatis Jr. (RF) · L. Arraez (1B) · M. Machado (3B) · R. O’Hearn (DH) · R. Laureano (LF) · J. Merrill (CF) · J. Cronenworth (2B) · F. Fermin (C) · M. McCoy (SS) — B. Johnson (CF, late entry).
Tactical notes: SD attacked early-count heaters vs rookie McCade Brown, stringing contact (8-for-17 RISP). COL’s pen stabilized (7.1 IP, 4 ER), but late power (Beck/Moniak) wasn’t enough to erase the 6-run 2nd and 4-run 5th.
Statistical Validation
| Metric | Colorado Rockies | San Diego Padres |
|---|---|---|
| ERA–FIP (SP) | McCade Brown: 12.54 – 8.02 | Randy Vásquez: 3.91 – 5.04 |
| wOBA (team, season) | TBD | TBD |
| Bullpen Usage (today) | 7.1 IP (6 ER allowed across SP+RP total 10) | 3.0 IP (2 ER; Suárez SV #36) |
Player Ratings
| Player | Team | Key Stats | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | Padres | 2-for-6, HR (3 RBI), milestone 700th career hit | 8.8/10 |
Final Assessment
San Diego’s offensive sequencing overwhelmed Colorado’s rookie starter in the 2nd and 5th, and Vásquez delivered enough length (6.0 IP, 2 ER) to hand it to the back end. Colorado’s late power surge from Beck/Moniak and Goodman’s record-setting shot made it interesting, but the early deficit at altitude proved decisive.
Stable drivers: (1) Padres’ lineup depth/contact vs inexperienced SP; (2) Coors Field run environment amplifying contact; (3) High-leverage back end (Suárez) closing despite HR allowed.
References
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