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The San Diego Padres defeated the Colorado Rockies 7–2 on April 12 at Petco Park, with the home team's pitching staff dominating in a lopsided matchup. San Diego's pitchers struck out 12 batters while allowing just 2 hits and 2 earned runs, posting a 3.41 ERA and maintaining a clean defensive effort with no errors. The Padres' offense was efficient despite modest overall metrics, generating 10 hits and 3 home runs to drive in 7 runs, though their .694 OPS reflected inconsistent contact. Colorado's lineup struggled significantly, managing only 2 hits and striking out 12 times while posting a .674 OPS; the Rockies' pitching staff was equally ineffective, surrendering 10 hits and 7 earned runs with a 4.27 ERA. The Padres' ability to generate power and limit damage on the mound suggests a potentially strong early-season trajectory, while Colorado's offensive futility and pitching vulnerability will require immediate correction to stay competitive in the division.