Padres Power Past Rockies to Complete Series Sweep

SAN DIEGO (Interstat) — The San Diego Padres defeated the Colorado Rockies 7-2 on Sunday evening at PETCO Park, completing a four-game series sweep before a crowd of 39,786.

The Padres built a steady lead, scoring single runs in the first, second, fourth and fifth innings before Ramón Laureano’s two-run homer in the sixth provided decisive separation. Ty France added a solo shot as part of a three-hit night. The Rockies managed only two hits, both coming in a two-run fifth inning on Brett Sullivan’s double.

Winning pitcher David Morgan (2-0) earned the victory with 1 2/3 scoreless innings of relief. Nick Pivetta set the tone with three hitless frames as the starter. Jimmy Herget (0-1) took the loss for Colorado. The Padres improved to 10-6, while the Rockies fell to 6-10.