San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 12, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a 424-foot leadoff home run and made a nice game-ending catch, Jason Heyward also went deep and Kyle Hart and three relievers combined on a four-hitter for the NL West-leading San Diego Padres, who shut out the Colorado Rockies for the second straight game, 2-0 on Saturday night.
Hart (2-0) went six innings, allowing just a double by Kyle Farmer in the fourth inning while striking out four and walking none. Jeremiah Estrada pitched a hitless seventh, Jason Adam allowed a single in the eighth and Robert Suarez allowed two singles in the ninth while earning his big league-leading seventh save in as many chances.
With runners on first and second and two outs in the ninth, Tatis ran down Kris Byrant's liner in the right field corner and jumped to make the catch.
On Friday night, Nick Pivetta and two relievers combined on a three-hitter in an 8-0 win.
The Padres have five shutouts in 15 games.
Tatis drove a full-count, 97.6-mph fastball from rookie Chase Dollander into the Padres' dugout beyond the fence in center, where Logan Gillaspie hopped off the bench, caught it and threw it to a fan. It was the fourth this season for Tatis, who also homered into the bullpen Friday.
Tatis extended his franchise record with his 13th career leadoff shot. He's hit safely in 11 of his 14 games and reached base in all 14. He was moved into the leadoff spot this season.
Heyward hit a 410-foot shot to right with one out in the fifth, his first with the Padres.
Dollander (1-1) allowed two runs and three hits in 5 2/3 innings, struck out seven and walked two.
Key moment
Tatis' home run put a charge into the sellout crowd of 44,066.
Key stat
Tatis is tied with Adrian Gonzalez for the second-most homers at Petco Park at 65. Manny Machado has 91.
Up next
Rockies LHP Kyle Freeland (0-2, 3.79) and Padres RHP Michael King (2-0, 4.05) are scheduled to start Sunday's series finale.
San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. gestures towards the sky as he crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 12, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
Colorado Rockies' Chase Dollander delivers a pitch to San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 12, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
San Diego Padres' Jason Heyward watches his solo home run against the Colorado Rockies in the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 12, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
San Diego Padres' Jason Heyward points towards his dugout while running the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 12, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
San Diego Padres relief pitcher Robert Suarez celebrates after the team defeated the Colorado Rockies in a baseball game Saturday, April 12, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. catches a fly ball at the wall hit by Colorado Rockies' Ezequiel Tovar in the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 12, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
From left, San Diego Padres' Luis Arraez, Fernando Tatis Jr., Jose Iglesias and Jason Heyward celebrate after the team defeated the Colorado Rockies in a baseball game Saturday, April 12, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts prepares to throw to first to complete a double play after forcing out Colorado Rockies' Kyle Farmer at second base on a ball hit by Ryan McMahon during the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 12, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
San Diego Padres' Luis Arraez, left, is tagged out by Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon as he attempts to steal home in the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 12, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
Colorado Rockies second baseman Kyle Farmer, left, attempts to tag out San Diego Padres' Brandon Lockridge as he steals second base safely in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 12, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
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