Presented a pair of three-run leads, Rockies righty German Marquez simply couldn't keep the Padres' bats in check. He struck out nine, but allowed six runs on eight hits over five innings. Marquez hadn't allowed more than two runs in a start since May 5 and had posted a 1.46 ERA during that span.
Meanwhile, Padres lefty Clayton Richard struggled early, allowing three Rockies runs in the third and another in the fourth. But he held them in check from there, doing just enough to pick up the victory over 5 2/3 solid frames.