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The San Diego Padres edged the Colorado Rockies 1–0 on April 21 at Coors Field in a pitching-dominated contest that underscored early-season offensive struggles for both teams. San Diego's starter was particularly effective, allowing just three hits and one walk while striking out eight over his outing with a 3.22 ERA, while Colorado managed only three hits and drew no walks against Padres pitching. The Rockies struck out eight times and posted a meager .684 OPS, unable to generate any runs despite Colorado's pitchers fanning 15 San Diego batters. The lone run came courtesy of the Padres' single RBI, enough to break a scoreless tie in a low-scoring affair that reflected the offensive inefficiency plaguing both lineups early in the season. San Diego's pitching depth and Colorado's continued struggles at the plate suggest the Padres may have an edge in tight divisional matchups as the season progresses.