Good Morning San Diego: Padres rally late to beat Rockies; Mason Miller ties franchise record for scoreless innings

TL;DR

The San Diego Padres rallied late to defeat the Colorado Rockies 10-8, with Mason Miller tying the franchise record for scoreless innings at 33.2. Gavin Sheets hit a three-run home run in the ninth to secure the win.

Key points

Padres won 10-8 against Rockies
Mason Miller tied franchise record for scoreless innings
Gavin Sheets hit a three-run home run in the ninth
San Diego scored six runs in the final two innings
Next game is against Diamondbacks in Mexico City

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DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 23: Catcher Freddy Fermin #34 and pitcher Mason Miller #22 of the San Diego Padres celebrate their win against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on April 23, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Mason Miller was given the chance to tie Cla Meredith for the San Diego Padres franchise record for most innings without allowing a run at 33.2 innings, thanks to a late-inning rally that gave the Padres a 10-8 win in the rubber match with the Colorado Rockies. Miller came on to close the game with a scoreless ninth inning after San Diego scored six runs over the final two frames. Gavin Sheets put the Padres ahead in the ninth with a three-run home run to cap a five-run inning. It was a fitting result for the left-handed slugger who was celebrating his birthday. San Diego starter Matt Waldron allowed six runs on eight hits over five innings of work. He also allowed three walks and recorded three strikeouts. The Padres offense was able to score four runs over the first five innings, but looked destined to drop the series finale to the Rockies as the home team held an 8-4 lead heading to the eighth inning. San Diego cut the deficit to 8-5 with a run in the eighth, but it was the top of the ninth against closer where the Padres did their damage. The right-handed reliever came on in the top of the eighth and got to strikeout with runners at first and second to end the inning. Vodnik returned to the mound in the top of the ninth and walked before allowing singles to , and to make the score, 8-7. With no outs and runners at the corners for San Diego, Sheets stepped to the plate and hit the first pitch of the at-bat into the right field bleachers to put the Padres ahead 10-8. Miller came on for the ninth inning and recorded a ground out before allowing a single to . Miller got the next batter, Exequiel Tovar, to ground into a 5-4-3 double play to end the inning and the game. San Diego is off Friday, but returns to action in the Mexico City Series against the on Saturday at 3:05 p.m. **Padres News:**

Q&A

What record did Mason Miller tie during the Padres game against the Rockies?

Mason Miller tied Cla Meredith's franchise record for most innings without allowing a run at 33.2 innings.

How did the Padres come back to win against the Rockies?

The Padres scored six runs in the final two innings, including a three-run home run by Gavin Sheets in the ninth inning.

What was the final score of the Padres vs. Rockies game?

The final score was 10-8 in favor of the San Diego Padres.

When do the Padres play next after their win against the Rockies?

The Padres return to action on Saturday for the Mexico City Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at 3:05 p.m.