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The San Diego Padres defeated the Colorado Rockies 9–5 on April 11 at Petco Park in a game that saw the home team capitalize on offensive opportunities despite modest efficiency metrics. San Diego's pitching staff struck out 10 batters while allowing just 9 hits and 5 earned runs (3.51 ERA), establishing early control that the Rockies couldn't overcome. Colorado's lineup showed some pop with 3 home runs and a .697 OPS, but the team struck out 10 times and managed only 5 RBIs across 9 hits, failing to convert scoring chances. The Padres' 2 home runs and 9 RBIs proved sufficient, even as their own .663 OPS and .219 batting average suggested they left runs on the table—San Diego drew 7 walks to Colorado's 4, a disciplinary edge that mattered in close situations. The Rockies' pitching struggled to contain damage, allowing 10 hits and 8 earned runs while issuing 7 walks. San Diego's clean defensive game (0 errors) and superior strikeout rate provided the margin of victory in what was otherwise a slugfest. The Padres' early-season pitching depth could prove valuable in a competitive NL West race.