Jordan Lyles Picks Up His First Loss Of The Season Against The San Diego Padres

Apr 19, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jordan Lyles (24) walks off the field after being relieved during the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field. The Rockies won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

WithJordan Lylestoeing the rubber for the Colorado Rockies, you would think they would be in good hands. On Saturday night however, Lyles was wild as he walked six batters in just 3 1/3 innings, picking up his first loss of the season. Colorado’s bats also scuffled, grounding into five double-plays — not a winning recipe.

San Diego would strike first in the top half of the first inning as Jordan Lyles struggled with command and didn’t look comfortable on the mound whatsoever. After back-to-back walks toEverth CabreraandSeth Smith,Yonder Alonsowould double to deep left plating Cabrera and Smith to give the Padres a 2-0 lead.Troy Tulowitzkiwould hit a solo home run off ofRobbie Erlinin the bottom half of the inning to bring the lead to within one, 2-1 Padres.

The Friars jumped all over Lyles in the second inning as Seth Smith would bring inChris Denorfiaon a two-run home run to straight-away center to go ahead 4-1. In the top half of the third inning,Yasmani Grandalwould ground out to Tulo at short as Yonder Alonso scored to second, advancingWill Venableto second. Pitcher Robbie Erlin would help out his own cause with an RBI single to left, plating Venable to give the Padres a 6-1 lead.

Colorado would make an attempt to get back into the ball game asCarlos Gonzalezwould hit a sacrifice-fly to left field in the bottom half of the fourth to scoreDrew Stubbs— bringing the lead to within four. In the bottom half of the fifth,Jordan Pachecowould collect an RBI single to right, scoringJustin Morneauas Colorado trailed 6-3 entering the sixth.

Carlos Gonzalez would come up to bat with two on and would smoke an RBI double over the head of Venable in center to score Stubbs and Tulowitzki, bringing the Padres lead down to 6-5. In the top half of the seventh inning however, pinch-hitterCarlos Quentinwould hit a no-doubt, two-run home run to left field off of relieverChris Martinto push the lead to three. The Padres would go on to win the game, 8-5.

Notable Rockies Hitters:

• Drew Stubbs: 3-for-4, 2 R.
• Troy Tulowitzki: 3-for-4, HR.
• Carlos Gonzalez: 2-for-3, 2 2B, 3 RBI.
• DJ LeMahieu: 2-for-4.

Rockies Pitching:

• Jordan Lyles (L, 5-1): 3.1 IP, 5 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 6 BB, 3 SO. 92 pitches, 46 strikes.
• Tommy Kahnle: 1.2 IP, 1 BB.
• Matt Belisle: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 1 SO.
• Chris Martin: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 SO.
• Rex Brothers: 1.0 IP, 1 BB, 2 SO.
• Nick Masset: 1.0 IP, 1 H.

The Colorado Rockies (24-20) fall to the San Diego Padres, 8-5. Colorado looks to win the three-game series tomorrow afternoon withJuan Nicasio(4-2, 3.77 ERA) taking the hill as San Diego’sDonn Roach(1-0, 2.57) counters him. First-pitch is scheduled for 4:10 PM ET, 2:10 PM MT.

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