SAN DIEGO -- The sequel's never as good as the original.
Earlier this week, rookie right-hander Jacob Nix did not record a strikeout or a walk as he worked 8 1/3 innings in a Padres victory. On Sunday, Nix again put himself mostly at the mercy of the ball in play. This time, the results swung in his opponents' favor.
Nix allowed five runs on five hits over six-plus innings in a 7-3 Rockies victory at Petco Park. He struck out four (including the opposing pitcher twice) and walked two, both of which were costly.