Padres 9, Rockies 5: An early spark gives way to a disappointing loss
Rockies squander 4-0 lead and can’t quite complete the comeback
Apr 11, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Ryan Feltner (18) throws a pitch during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images | David Frerker-Imagn Images On a day when the University of Denver hockey team won their historic 11th National Championship, it felt like nothing could go wrong in the Colorado sports world. Alas, there was no more Mile High Magic to go around for the Colorado Rockies (or Colorado Avalanche) tonight.
Things got off to a promising start. Ryan Feltner looked sharp early and the offense came out swinging with some big bombs on Germán Márquez in his first start against the Rockies since signing with the San Diego Padres this offseason. The start wouldn’t last, as the Padres would quickly get back in front and pull away in the middle innings.
Pioneering the way What the Rockies possibly needed most in this game was a hot start against starter Germán Márquez. They got just that. Márquez has been susceptible early and often this season.
Across his two starts, he carried a 13. 50 first-inning ERA into today’s game. He had also given up 14 hits over eight innings pitched.
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