[jg2977]

“So I watched Rockies–Padres, and folks… this wasn’t a game. This was a statement.”
Colorado walks into San Diego and hangs TWENTY RUNS on a Padres team that waited 7 years to get back to the playoffs. That’s not bad luck. That’s not ‘one rough inning.’ That’s a total organizational faceplant.
Let’s start here:
If you’re San Diego, you finally get October baseball again… and your pitching staff turns into a Home Run Derby pitching machine. Four errors, hanging breaking balls, bullpen gasoline—this thing was over by the fifth inning.
And that fifth inning?
George Setton. Grand slam. Ballgame. Series reset.
That’s a grown-man swing. That’s “I don’t care about your crowd, your weather, or your history” baseball.
Now, Rodrigo Santillan—THIS is what Cowherd loves.
Doesn’t just hit. Controls the game.
Homer
Double
Three walks
Four runs
Four RBIs
That’s not hot. That’s dominant. That’s a player saying, “You don’t have a matchup for me.”
And look at the Rockies lineup top to bottom—Sullivan, Tinoco, Ramirez—this wasn’t one guy. This was waves. Colorado scores in six different innings, including five in the ninth just to twist the knife. That’s disrespectful. I respect it.
Now let’s talk Padres—because somebody has to be honest.
This team is built on momentum and emotion… and when it cracks, it SHATTERS. You make four errors, you can’t throw strikes, and suddenly that crowd gets quiet real fast. Playoff nerves? Maybe. But champions don’t unravel like this.
Here’s the takeaway—and this is important:
👉 San Diego waited nearly a decade to get back. Colorado plays like they expect to be here.
That’s the difference.
Game 3 tomorrow? Pressure is ALL on the Padres.
The Rockies already did their job. They punched first, punched last, and reminded everyone: Wild Card teams with offense are dangerous.
And if you’re San Diego?
You better hope this was a blip…
Because if it’s not, this comeback tour ends real quick.