Good Morning San Diego: Walker Buehler struggles, Luis Campusano shines as Padres drop middle game to Rockies

TL;DR

The San Diego Padres lost 8-3 to the Colorado Rockies, with Walker Buehler struggling on the mound. Luis Campusano stood out offensively, hitting a home run and finishing 3-for-4.

Key points

Padres lost 8-3 to Rockies
Walker Buehler struggled on the mound
Luis Campusano hit a home run
Padres signed Lucas Giolito
Competition for rotation spot intensifies

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DENVER, CO - APRIL 22: San Diego Padres Luis Campusano (12) rounds the bases after his seventh inning solo home run during a game between the San Diego Padres and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on April 22, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The San Diego Padres entered the middle game of their three-game set against the Colorado Rockies with a share of the lead in the National League Western Division. The Padres were looking to win the second game to maintain their position without having to see what the Los Angeles Dodgers did in their game against the San Francisco Giants, but thanks to an ugly outing from Walker Buehler they were unable to do so. San Diego dropped the middle game to Colorado 8-3 and will try to win the series in the final game today at 12:10 p.m. Buehler has been competing with German Marquez and , who was recently recalled from Triple-A, to maintain his place in the back of the Padres’ rotation. That competition got a little tighter on Wednesday when to a . Buehler needed to produce a strong showing against Colorado, but he did anything but that. The right-hander allowed four runs on eight hits over 2.2 innings with three walks and two strikeouts. His ERA sits at 5.75 on the season. The eight hits allowed by Buehler were part of 15 hits the Rockies had on the night against Padres pitching. San Diego looked to be getting off to a good start against Colorado starter with hitting a one-out single to score in the top of the first inning. However, the Padres did not score another run until the top of the seventh inning when Luis Campusano hit a solo home run to left field. San Diego tacked on a final run in the top of the ninth inning after Campusano doubled to start the inning and advanced to third on an error. grounded out to bring Campusano home to make the final score, 8-3. Campy was the bright spot on offense for the Padres, finishing his night 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, an RBI and two runs scored. **Padres News:**

Q&A

What were Walker Buehler's stats in the game against the Rockies?

Walker Buehler allowed four runs on eight hits over 2.2 innings, with three walks and two strikeouts.

How did Luis Campusano perform in the game against the Rockies?

Luis Campusano went 3-for-4, hitting a solo home run and two doubles, contributing two runs and one RBI.

What is the significance of the Padres' loss to the Rockies?

The loss dropped the Padres' position in the National League Western Division as they were vying for the lead against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Who did the Padres sign to bolster their pitching rotation?

The Padres signed Lucas Giolito to a one-year deal with an option for the 2027 season to strengthen their pitching rotation.

Good Morning San Diego: Walker Buehler struggles, Luis Campusano shines as Padres drop middle game to Rockies

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