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San Diego Padres vs Colorado Rockies September 12th 2025
The Colorado Rockies will take on the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park. The game is set for Friday, September 12, 2025, at 9:40 PM. The Rockies are struggling with a record of 40-106, while the Padres hold a stronger record of 79-67.
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Both teams are looking to break their losing streaks, with the Rockies on a five-game skid and the Padres having lost their last two. The Rockies’ Tanner Gordon will face the Padres’ JP Sears on the mound. The weather forecast predicts a mild day with a light breeze and few clouds.
Rockies vs Padres Key Information
- Sport: Baseball
- Teams: Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego Padres
- Venue: PETCO Park in San Diego, CA
- Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
- Betting Odds: Rockies Moneyline +247, Padres Moneyline -302, Rockies Runline +1.5 (+118), Padres Runline -1.5 (-142), Total Over 8.0 (-106), Total Under 8.0 (-113)
Colorado Rockies vs San Diego Padres Picks and Predictions
The Colorado Rockies travel to Petco Park to face the San Diego Padres in another NL West matchup. The Padres are closing in on a playoff spot, while Colorado is looking to snap a six-game losing streak and play spoiler down the stretch.
The Rockies Can Win If…
Colorado dropped a 2-0 game to the Padres on Thursday, failing to back up McCade Brown’s solid 4 1/3 inning outing. Mickey Moniak went 2-for-4, but the Rockies’ offense once again came up short. Still, they rank top 10 in doubles and have Hunter Goodman’s bat as a threat — 30 homers with a .282 average shows he can be a difference-maker.
Tanner Gordon (5-6, 6.60 ERA) gets the start. He was roughed up in his last outing versus San Diego, but the Rockies hope his adjustments pay off. If Goodman, Ezequiel Tovar, and Jordan Beck can spark the offense, Colorado has an outside shot to steal a road win.
Rockies Snapshot
| Category | Stat | League Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 56-91 | 5th in NL West |
| Doubles | 267 | 10th |
| HR Leader | Goodman (30) | Team leader |
| SP Gordon | 6.60 ERA | 5-6 record |
The Padres Can Win If…
San Diego enters off a 2-0 shutout win led by Randy Vásquez, who struck out nine over six scoreless innings. Luis Arraez tallied three hits while Jackson Merrill added a homer. With their rotation lined up, the Padres remain tough at home.
JP Sears (8-10, 5.01 ERA) takes the mound. Though inconsistent, he has dominated Colorado before, going 2-0 with a 3.18 ERA against them this season. San Diego’s staff has been elite, ranking third in ERA (3.66) and first in batting average against (.225). Combine that with Manny Machado (23 HR, 84 RBI) and Fernando Tatis Jr. (21 HR) driving the offense, and the Padres have multiple paths to victory.
Padres Snapshot
| Category | Stat | League Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 80-67 | 2nd in NL West |
| Team ERA | 3.66 | 3rd |
| Batting Avg Against | .225 | 1st |
| SP Sears | 5.01 ERA | 8-10 record |
Key Matchups and Betting Outlook
The starting pitching battle is lopsided on paper. Gordon has struggled badly against San Diego, while Sears has a solid history against Colorado. If the Rockies’ lineup can’t break through early, their overworked bullpen could be exposed against a deep Padres lineup.
Offensively, San Diego’s balance stands out. They don’t just rely on the long ball, though Machado and Tatis Jr. provide plenty of pop. Arraez’s ability to get on base and Merrill’s emerging power make them dangerous one through nine. Colorado, meanwhile, has been shut out in back-to-back games and hasn’t scored since Tuesday, a trend that spells trouble against an elite staff.
Oddsmakers have the Padres as heavy -302 favorites, with the Rockies at +247. The total is 8.0 runs. For live line updates, check the MLB odds board, as movement could add value on runline bets or totals closer to first pitch.
Series Context and Trends
The Padres have owned the Rockies in 2025, going 8-2 with five shutouts. Four of those shutouts came at Petco Park, underscoring how tough San Diego has been at home. Meanwhile, Colorado has managed just four runs in its last five games outside of one 10-run outburst.
San Diego is chasing both the Dodgers in the NL West and the Cubs in the wild-card race, giving them added urgency. The Padres need every win, while the Rockies are simply trying to salvage positives from a lost season.
Picks and Predictions
Projection: Padres 6, Rockies 3. San Diego’s pitching staff is too deep, and Sears has a favorable matchup. Expect Colorado to scrape a few runs from doubles power, but not enough to offset their bullpen struggles.
With the total set at 8.0, the projection leans to the over (-106) as San Diego’s bats should find their rhythm. The Padres are the clear moneyline play, but at -302, the runline (-1.5) offers better betting value.
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