Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego Padres Picks and Predictions for Sunday September 14, 2025
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On Sunday, the Colorado Rockies (41-107) face off against the San Diego Padres (80-68) at Petco Park in San Diego, California. The game will be aired on Padres.TV and Rockies.TV. Keep up to date with all the MLB action, with our MLB picks.
Game Information For Padres vs Rockies
- September 14, 2025, 4:10pm EST, Petco Park,
- Padres.TV/Rockies.TV
- 74° cloudy at start time
Padres Form & Recent Results
San Diego enters this game trying to snap a one-game losing streak, having lost three of their last five games before facing Colorado on Saturday. In their most recent game, a 4-2 defeat against Colorado on Friday, the Padres’ third baseman Manny Machado had a strong performance, going 2-for-3 at the plate with a home run, scoring twice and driving in one run. Machado has been the Padres’ main power source this season, leading the team with 24 home runs. Fernando Tatis Jr. has also been a key contributor, ranking second on the team with 21 homers this year. Machado doesn’t just lead in home runs, he’s also the team’s top run producer, accumulating 85 RBIs so far this season. When it comes to making consistent contact, Luis Arraez stands out, holding the highest batting average on the squad at .285. Defensively, the Padres have managed to limit opponents to just 2.6 runs per game over their last five matchups, which has kept them competitive. However, their offense has been inconsistent, and they’ll need a stronger showing at the plate if they hope to catch the Dodgers in the race for first in the NL West. Overall, San Diego averages 4.2 runs scored per game this season.
Rockies Form & Recent Results
Colorado heads into this matchup with a bit of momentum, having snapped their losing streak with a recent win, but the team has been struggling overall, dropping four out of their last five games before facing San Diego on Saturday. In Friday night’s 4-2 victory over the Padres, Blaine Crim delivered a key performance for the Rockies, going 1-for-4 at the plate. He drove in three runs, homered, and scored once, providing much-needed offense for Colorado. This season, Hunter Goodman has emerged as Colorado’s primary power threat, leading the team with 30 home runs so far. Not far behind him is Mickey Moniak, who has contributed 19 homers, ranking second on the team in that category. Goodman’s impact doesn’t stop there, he’s also paced the Rockies in RBIs, driving in a team-high 87 runs. Additionally, Goodman boasts the club’s best batting average, hitting .279 for the year. Defensively, the Rockies have struggled to keep opposing lineups in check lately, surrendering an average of 4.6 runs per game over their last five. As they face off with the Padres, Colorado is hoping to shake up the playoff race and play the role of spoiler. Offensively, the Rockies have averaged just 3.7 runs per game throughout the season, indicating a challenge to consistently generate scoring.
Starting Pitchers for Rockies and Padres
- Colorado’s German Marquez on the road: 2-5, 6.20 ERA, 51 K
- San Diego’s Yu Darvish at home: 2-2, 3.77 ERA, 32 K
Rockies vs Padres Picks and PredictionÂ
The Padres have dominated their matchups against the Rockies, winning eight out of their last eleven games between the two teams this season. San Diego is currently locked in a tight race with the Dodgers for first place in the NL West, making every game critical as the season is nearing its end. Despite the Padres' overall success against Colorado, the Rockies managed to notch a victory over San Diego on Friday. Colorado will try to build on that win and carry the momentum into this next game. On the mound, the Rockies will send German Marquez, who has had a difficult season so far with a record of 3-13 and an ERA of 6.31. For the Padres, Yu Darvish will get the start. He's also faced some challenges, entering the game with a 3-5 record and a 5.65 ERA this year. Final Score Prediction, San Diego Padres win 4-3.
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