Good Morning San Diego: Randy Vasquez deals in Padres win over Rockies

TL;DR

Randy Vasquez pitched seven shutout innings, leading the San Diego Padres to a 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies. The only run came from Manny Machado's bases-loaded walk in the sixth inning.

Key points

Randy Vasquez pitched seven shutout innings
Padres won 1-0 against Rockies
Manny Machado drew a bases-loaded walk for the only run
Padres managed only six hits in the game
Adrian Morejon earned the save

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DENVER, CO - APRIL 21: Randy Vásquez #98 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the game between the San Diego Padres and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Casey Paul/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images Most baseball fans expect to see their team boost its offensive numbers when playing the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. That was the expectation of many San Diego Padres fans as well when the Padres opened their three-game set on the road against the Rockies on Tuesday night. That was not the case as Randy Vasquez, and for the majority of the time, Chase Dollander engaged in a pitcher’s duel. Vasquez struggle in his last outing allowing four runs over four innings, but the right-hander returned to form in Colorado. Vasquez pitched seven shutout innings, allowing just three hits and did not allow a walk while recording five strikeouts en route to a 1-0 win. It would make sense that with a pitching performance like that, San Diego would have rolled to an easy win, but that was not the case. The Padres were held to just six hits and their only run was scored when Manny Machado drew a bases loaded walk in the top of the sixth inning. The bullpen arms of and pitched two scoreless innings and Morejon earned the save to preserve the win for San Diego. **Padres News:**

Q&A

What was Randy Vasquez's performance in the Padres vs Rockies game?

Randy Vasquez pitched seven shutout innings, allowing only three hits and recording five strikeouts.

How did the Padres score their only run against the Rockies?

The Padres scored their only run when Manny Machado drew a bases-loaded walk in the sixth inning.

What was the final score of the Padres vs Rockies game on April 21, 2026?

The final score was 1-0 in favor of the San Diego Padres.

Who earned the save for the Padres in their win over the Rockies?

Adrian Morejon earned the save for the Padres by pitching two scoreless innings.