DENVER -- The hot-hitting Gerardo Parra hasn't uttered a word to good friend Carlos Gonzalez about his prolonged slump. There's no reason to.
"Even if he struggles, CarGo's still the man of the team," Parra said. "A great game for him today."
Gonzalez lined a two-run double for his first extra-base hit in nearly a month, Parra reached base five times , scoring three runs, and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 9-7 on Tuesday night.
Mark Reynolds added a three-run homer in the first for the Rockies, who have won three in a row and scored 31 runs in the process.
"Maybe 20 more tomorrow," Parra cracked. "Stay positive. We have a great team here."
Antonio Senzatela (10-3) regrouped from an erratic start to allow four runs, three earned, over five innings. His 10 wins are the most among rookies in the majors this season.
Greg Holland struck out the side in the ninth for his major league-leading 30th save. It was win No. 1,000 for Colorado at Coors Field.
This wasn't exactly a memorable 25th birthday for Padres starter Dinelson Lamet (3-4). He surrendered six runs, five earned, in four innings.
"He's commanding the slider and he's having trouble commanding the fastball," Padres manager Andy Green explained. "If he wants to be great he's got to get to his great pitch sooner (instead of staying) with the fastball."
Mired in a season-long slump, Gonzalez hit the ball hard twice -- a two-run double in the fifth to break a tie game and a two-out RBI single an inning later. He entered the game 4 for 27 in July.
Over the last few days, Gonzalez made some slight tweaks to his swing. He also watched old video of his All-Star self.
"It's not like we're re-inventing something or trying to change my swing. Just try to be like my old self," Gonzalez said. "Just try to stay more calm, lower my hands, not over-swing. Try to put a good swing on the ball."
Parra has been swinging a hot bat since coming off the disabled list with a strained right quadriceps on July 7. He was 3 for 3 with two walks and a run-scoring double. He has at least one RBI in all eight games since his return.
San Diego jumped out to a three-run lead in the first, but it didn't last long as Reynolds followed with a three-run homer to straightaway center.
Wil Myers added a solo shot in the fifth and Carlos Asuaje hit his first major league homer in the seventh. The Padres had a chance to make some more noise in the seventh, loading the bases with one out, but Erick Aybar hit into a 3-6-1 double play.
Senzatela struggled with his control in his first start since June 22. Once he found his groove, he retired eight straight at one point.
The 22-year-old bounced around between the bullpen and Triple-A in recent weeks to keep his innings in check. Senzatela was the NL rookie of the month for April.
"I felt strong," Senzatela said. "I felt really good today."
TRAINER'S ROOM
Padres: C Austin Hedges was placed on the seven-day concussion DL after taking a foul ball off his mask Friday. "I think his issue is he can pass a written test, but when you ramp up activity and you start sweating and getting ready to play a game of baseball, it's a different level," Green explained.
Rockies: RHP Chad Bettis allowed one run over 2 2/3 innings Tuesday in his second rehab appearance for Double-A Hartford. He's working his way back from testicular cancer.
THIS & THAT
Rockies OF Charlie Blackmon extended his hitting streak to 13 games with a triple in the fifth. ... A fan sitting along the third-base side appeared to be hit in the face on a foul ball from Jabari Blash in the seventh. She was escorted from her seat by medical personnel. ... Alexi Amarista filled in at third base with Gold Glover Nolan Arenado taking a night off. ... Parra wore an ice pack on his right calf after fouling a pitch off his leg.
UP NEXT
Padres: LHP Clayton Richard (5-9, 4.75 ERA) takes the mound Wednesday to close out the three-game series against Colorado. He has a league-leading 218 ground balls this season.
Rockies: RHP Jon Gray (2-1, 6.23 ERA) had a franchise-record 16 strikeouts in his last start against San Diego on Sept. 17, 2016, at Coors Field.
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"Even if he struggles, CarGo's still the man of the team," Parra said. "A great game for him today."
Gonzalez lined a two-run double for his first extra-base hit in nearly a month, Parra reached base five times , scoring three runs, and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 9-7 on Tuesday night.
Mark Reynolds added a three-run homer in the first for the Rockies, who have won three in a row and scored 31 runs in the process.
"Maybe 20 more tomorrow," Parra cracked. "Stay positive. We have a great team here."
Antonio Senzatela (10-3) regrouped from an erratic start to allow four runs, three earned, over five innings. His 10 wins are the most among rookies in the majors this season.
Greg Holland struck out the side in the ninth for his major league-leading 30th save. It was win No. 1,000 for Colorado at Coors Field.
This wasn't exactly a memorable 25th birthday for Padres starter Dinelson Lamet (3-4). He surrendered six runs, five earned, in four innings.
"He's commanding the slider and he's having trouble commanding the fastball," Padres manager Andy Green explained. "If he wants to be great he's got to get to his great pitch sooner (instead of staying) with the fastball."
Mired in a season-long slump, Gonzalez hit the ball hard twice -- a two-run double in the fifth to break a tie game and a two-out RBI single an inning later. He entered the game 4 for 27 in July.
Over the last few days, Gonzalez made some slight tweaks to his swing. He also watched old video of his All-Star self.
"It's not like we're re-inventing something or trying to change my swing. Just try to be like my old self," Gonzalez said. "Just try to stay more calm, lower my hands, not over-swing. Try to put a good swing on the ball."
Parra has been swinging a hot bat since coming off the disabled list with a strained right quadriceps on July 7. He was 3 for 3 with two walks and a run-scoring double. He has at least one RBI in all eight games since his return.
San Diego jumped out to a three-run lead in the first, but it didn't last long as Reynolds followed with a three-run homer to straightaway center.
Wil Myers added a solo shot in the fifth and Carlos Asuaje hit his first major league homer in the seventh. The Padres had a chance to make some more noise in the seventh, loading the bases with one out, but Erick Aybar hit into a 3-6-1 double play.
Senzatela struggled with his control in his first start since June 22. Once he found his groove, he retired eight straight at one point.
The 22-year-old bounced around between the bullpen and Triple-A in recent weeks to keep his innings in check. Senzatela was the NL rookie of the month for April.
"I felt strong," Senzatela said. "I felt really good today."
TRAINER'S ROOM
Padres: C Austin Hedges was placed on the seven-day concussion DL after taking a foul ball off his mask Friday. "I think his issue is he can pass a written test, but when you ramp up activity and you start sweating and getting ready to play a game of baseball, it's a different level," Green explained.
Rockies: RHP Chad Bettis allowed one run over 2 2/3 innings Tuesday in his second rehab appearance for Double-A Hartford. He's working his way back from testicular cancer.
THIS & THAT
Rockies OF Charlie Blackmon extended his hitting streak to 13 games with a triple in the fifth. ... A fan sitting along the third-base side appeared to be hit in the face on a foul ball from Jabari Blash in the seventh. She was escorted from her seat by medical personnel. ... Alexi Amarista filled in at third base with Gold Glover Nolan Arenado taking a night off. ... Parra wore an ice pack on his right calf after fouling a pitch off his leg.
UP NEXT
Padres: LHP Clayton Richard (5-9, 4.75 ERA) takes the mound Wednesday to close out the three-game series against Colorado. He has a league-leading 218 ground balls this season.
Rockies: RHP Jon Gray (2-1, 6.23 ERA) had a franchise-record 16 strikeouts in his last start against San Diego on Sept. 17, 2016, at Coors Field.
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| View: Play-By-Play | Pitch-By-Pitch | Inning: All | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| San Diego - Top of 1st | SCORE | |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Senzatela pitching for Colorado | SD | COL |
| Margot popped out to second. | 0 | 0 |
| Asuaje doubled to deep center. | 0 | 0 |
| Myers walked. | 0 | 0 |
| Pirela doubled to left, Asuaje scored, Myers to third. | 1 | 0 |
| Spangenberg grounded out to third. | 1 | 0 |
| Blash reached on infield single to third, Myers scored, Pirela scored on throwing error by third baseman Amarista. | 3 | 0 |
| Aybar grounded out to first. | 3 | 0 |
| 3 Runs, 3 Hits, 1 Errors | ||
| Colorado - Bottom of 1st | SCORE | |
| Dinelson Lamet pitching for San Diego | SD | COL |
| Blackmon walked. | 3 | 0 |
| LeMahieu grounded out to third, Blackmon to second. | 3 | 0 |
| Parra walked. | 3 | 0 |
| Reynolds homered to center (436 feet), Blackmon and Parra scored. | 3 | 3 |
| González struck out swinging. | 3 | 3 |
| Story struck out swinging. | 3 | 3 |
| 3 Runs, 1 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| San Diego - Top of 2nd | SCORE | |
| Antonio Senzatela pitching for Colorado | SD | COL |
| Torrens grounded out to first. | 3 | 3 |
| Lamet struck out swinging. | 3 | 3 |
| Margot flied out to center. | 3 | 3 |
| 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Colorado - Bottom of 2nd | SCORE | |
| Dinelson Lamet pitching for San Diego | SD | COL |
| Amarista struck out looking. | 3 | 3 |
| Wolters flied out to left. | 3 | 3 |
| Senzatela struck out swinging. | 3 | 3 |
| 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| San Diego - Top of 3rd | SCORE | |
| Antonio Senzatela pitching for Colorado | SD | COL |
| Asuaje grounded out to second. | 3 | 3 |
| Myers popped out to first. | 3 | 3 |
| Pirela grounded out to second. | 3 | 3 |
| 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Colorado - Bottom of 3rd | SCORE | |
| Dinelson Lamet pitching for San Diego | SD | COL |
| Blackmon struck out looking. | 3 | 3 |
| LeMahieu grounded out to second. | 3 | 3 |
| Parra walked. | 3 | 3 |
| Reynolds lined out to left. | 3 | 3 |
| 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| San Diego - Top of 4th | SCORE | |
| Antonio Senzatela pitching for Colorado | SD | COL |
| Spangenberg grounded out to first. | 3 | 3 |
| Blash walked. | 3 | 3 |
| Aybar grounded out to second, Blash to second. | 3 | 3 |
| Torrens intentionally walked. | 3 | 3 |
| Lamet struck out swinging. | 3 | 3 |
| 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Colorado - Bottom of 4th | SCORE | |
| Dinelson Lamet pitching for San Diego | SD | COL |
| González grounded out to third. | 3 | 3 |
| Story struck out swinging. | 3 | 3 |
| Amarista doubled to deep right. | 3 | 3 |
| Wolters intentionally walked. | 3 | 3 |
| Senzatela struck out swinging. | 3 | 3 |
| 0 Runs, 1 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| San Diego - Top of 5th | SCORE | |
| Antonio Senzatela pitching for Colorado | SD | COL |
| Margot lined out to right. | 3 | 3 |
| Asuaje grounded out to second. | 3 | 3 |
| Myers homered to left center (443 feet). | 4 | 3 |
| Pirela grounded out to second. | 4 | 3 |
| 1 Runs, 1 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Colorado - Bottom of 5th | SCORE | |
| Dinelson Lamet pitching for San Diego | SD | COL |
| Blackmon tripled to deep center. | 4 | 3 |
| LeMahieu hit sacrifice fly to deep right, Blackmon scored, LeMahieu to first on error by right fielder Blash. | 4 | 4 |
| Parra singled to right, LeMahieu to second. | 4 | 4 |
| Maton relieved Lamet. | 4 | 4 |
| Reynolds struck out swinging. | 4 | 4 |
| González doubled to deep center, LeMahieu and Parra scored. | 4 | 6 |
| Story struck out looking. | 4 | 6 |
| Amarista singled to right, González scored. | 4 | 7 |
| Wolters singled to right, Wolters thrown out at first. | 4 | 7 |
| 4 Runs, 5 Hits, 1 Errors | ||
| San Diego - Top of 6th | SCORE | |
| Chris Rusin pitching for Colorado | SD | COL |
| Rusin relieved Senzatela. | 4 | 7 |
| Spangenberg reached on infield single to pitcher. | 4 | 7 |
| Blash reached on infield single to shortstop, Spangenberg to second. | 4 | 7 |
| Spangenberg to third, Blash to second on wild pitch by Rusin. | 4 | 7 |
| Aybar hit sacrifice fly to center, Spangenberg scored. | 5 | 7 |
| Torrens grounded out to shortstop, Blash to third. | 5 | 7 |
| Szczur hit for Maton. | 5 | 7 |
| Szczur singled to left, Blash scored. | 6 | 7 |
| Valaika at third base. | 6 | 7 |
| Lyles relieved Rusin. | 6 | 7 |
| Margot grounded out to shortstop. | 6 | 7 |
| 2 Runs, 3 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Colorado - Bottom of 6th | SCORE | |
| Jose Torres pitching for San Diego | SD | COL |
| Torres relieved Maton. | 6 | 7 |
| Valaika singled to center. | 6 | 7 |
| Blackmon flied out to center. | 6 | 7 |
| LeMahieu lined out to shortstop. | 6 | 7 |
| Parra doubled to left, Valaika scored. | 6 | 8 |
| Parra to third on wild pitch by Torres. | 6 | 8 |
| Reynolds walked. | 6 | 8 |
| González singled to right, Parra scored, Reynolds to second. | 6 | 9 |
| Story struck out swinging. | 6 | 9 |
| 2 Runs, 3 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| San Diego - Top of 7th | SCORE | |
| Jordan Lyles pitching for Colorado | SD | COL |
| Asuaje homered to right center (420 feet). | 7 | 9 |
| Myers walked. | 7 | 9 |
| Pirela fouled out to first. | 7 | 9 |
| Spangenberg safe at first on error by second baseman LeMahieu, Myers to second. | 7 | 9 |
| Blash singles to third, Myers to third, Spangenberg to second. | 7 | 9 |
| Aybar grounded into double play, first to shortstop to pitcher, Blash out at second. | 7 | 9 |
| 1 Runs, 1 Hits, 2 Errors | ||
| Colorado - Bottom of 7th | SCORE | |
| Jose Torres pitching for San Diego | SD | COL |
| Desmond hit for Lyles. | 7 | 9 |
| Desmond struck out looking. | 7 | 9 |
| Wolters struck out looking. | 7 | 9 |
| Valaika flied out to left. | 7 | 9 |
| 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| San Diego - Top of 8th | SCORE | |
| Jake McGee pitching for Colorado | SD | COL |
| McGee relieved Lyles. | 7 | 9 |
| Torrens grounded out to shortstop. | 7 | 9 |
| Córdoba hit for Torres. | 7 | 9 |
| Córdoba grounded out to shortstop. | 7 | 9 |
| Margot struck out swinging. | 7 | 9 |
| 0 Runs, 1 Hits, -1 Errors | ||
| Colorado - Bottom of 8th | SCORE | |
| Jose Valdez pitching for San Diego | SD | COL |
| Valdez relieved Torres. | 7 | 9 |
| Blackmon grounded out to first. | 7 | 9 |
| LeMahieu lined out to center. | 7 | 9 |
| Parra singled to deep right. | 7 | 9 |
| Parra to second on wild pitch. | 7 | 9 |
| Reynolds grounded out to pitcher. | 7 | 9 |
| 0 Runs, 1 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| San Diego - Top of 9th | SCORE | |
| Greg Holland pitching for Colorado | SD | COL |
| Holland relieved McGee. | 7 | 9 |
| Asuaje struck out looking. | 7 | 9 |
| Myers struck out swinging. | 7 | 9 |
| Pirela struck out swinging. | 7 | 9 |
| 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| San Diego Padres | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitters | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | #P | AVG | OBP | SLG |
| Margot CF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | .259 | .304 | .378 |
| Asuaje 2B | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21 | .315 | .367 | .452 |
| Myers 1B | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 22 | .252 | .332 | .460 |
| Pirela LF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22 | .279 | .318 | .479 |
| Spangenberg 3B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | .258 | .299 | .380 |
| Blash RF | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16 | .255 | .390 | .489 |
| Aybar SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | .229 | .297 | .353 |
| Torrens C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | .190 | .264 | .228 |
| Lamet P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Maton P
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
a-Szczur PH
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .212 | .352 | .365 |
Torres P
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 |
b-Córdoba PH
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .242 | .294 | .335 |
Valdez P
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Totals | 35 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 157 | |||
| a-singled to left for P Maton in the 6th b-grounded to shortstop for J Torres in the 8th | ||||||||||
| BATTING 2B: Asuaje (5, Senzatela); Pirela (14, Senzatela) HR: Myers (17, 5th inning off Senzatela 0 on, 2 Out); Asuaje (1, 7th inning off Lyles 0 on, 0 Out) RBI: Pirela (16), Blash (8), Myers (43), Aybar (16), Szczur (12), Asuaje (6) SF: Aybar 2-out RBI: Blash, Myers, Szczur GIDP: Aybar Padres RISP: 4-8 (Pirela 1-1, Szczur 1-1, Spangenberg 0-1, Aybar 0-1, Blash 2-2, Torrens 0-1, Lamet 0-1) Team LOB: 6 | ||||||||||
| FIELDING E: Blash (2, line drive) Outfield Assist: Blash (Wolters at 1st base). | ||||||||||
Game Information
| Stadium | Coors Field, Denver, CO |
| Attendance | 40,101 (79.6% full) - % is based on regular season capacity |
| Game Time | 3:14 |
| Weather | 85 degrees, partly cloudy |
| Wind | 7 mph |
| Umpires | Home Plate - Ron Kulpa, First Base - Ben May, Second Base - Chris Conroy, Third Base - Jerry Meals |
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