Historic Multi-Homer Game
Ethan Salas Becomes Youngest Catcher In MLB History To Record Multi-Homer Game
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Robbie Ray limited Colorado to three hits and two walks over six innings; his only significant trouble came when Kyle Karros’ two-run homer in the sixth narrowly eluded Jackson Merrill’s glove in center field.
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Salas’ first homer came on the first pitch of his at-bat, an opposite-field drive that traveled 426 feet; the broadcast noted that he capitalized on a fastball over the outer half of the plate.
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San Diego’s offense received important early contributions before Salas’ second homer: Fernando Tatis Jr. scored on Ty France’s sacrifice fly, Jake Cronenworth added an RBI single, and Dustin Harris tripled home Samad Taylor.
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The Padres planned to send Michael King to the mound for Thursday’s series finale against Colorado right-hander Tanner Gordon, seeking to leave Coors Field with three wins in four games.
San Diego Padres catcher Ethan Salas made history Wednesday, hitting the first two home runs of his major league career in a 9-3 win over the Colorado Rockies ArtVoice. At just 20 years old, Salas became the youngest catcher in MLB history to record a multi-homer game, joining an exclusive club. His 426-foot solo shot in the second inning made him the youngest catcher to homer since Iván Rodríguez in 1991.
Salas went 2-for-4 with three RBIs on the night RotoWire. His two-run blast in the fifth inning capped a four-run rally that pushed San Diego's lead to 8-1. The win moved the Padres to 83-69 and kept their playoff hopes alive, moving 3½ games ahead of Arizona for the National League's final wild-card spot.
Young Catcher's Record-Breaking Night at the Plate
Salas' first home run came on the first pitch of his at-bat in the second inning. The blast traveled 426 feet to opposite field, coming on a fastball over the outer half of the plate ArtVoice. He then added a two-run homer in the fifth, extending San Diego's lead during a four-run offensive explosion.
All three of Salas' hits in his young career have gone for extra bases RotoWire. His historic performance raises questions about his role in the postseason rotation. The Padres must decide whether to build around his youth and defensive promise or stick with Luis Campusano's breakout season and Freddy Fermin's veteran experience.
Padres' Dominant Pitching Keeps Colorado in Check
Robbie Ray limited the Rockies to just three hits and two walks over six innings. Colorado's only significant damage came in the sixth when Kyle Karros hit a two-run homer that narrowly eluded Jackson Merrill's glove in center field CBS Sports. Ray kept the Rockies off-balance for most of his outing.
Supporting Cast Powers San Diego's Offensive Surge
The Padres' offense built momentum well before Salas' historic display. Ty France drove in a run with a sacrifice fly that scored Fernando Tatis Jr. Jake Cronenworth added an RBI single, while Dustin Harris tripled home Samad Taylor. These early contributions set the stage for San Diego's dominant performance.
The win was San Diego's ninth in their last 10 games. The Padres plan to send Michael King to the mound for Thursday's series finale against Colorado righty Tanner Gordon. A victory would give San Diego three wins in four games at Coors Field.
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