WEB Cal Quantrill Rockies shut down surging Padres

Cal Quantrill pitched six scoreless innings

Quantrill allowed just four hits and two walks while striking out six batters.

The Rockies improved to 57-55 with the win, while the Padres fell to 60-52.

Charlie Blackmon and Brendan Rodgers homered

Blackmon's homer was his 20th of the season, while Rodgers' was his 15th.

The Rockies have won five of their last six games.

Padres RHP Matt Waldron struggled

Waldron allowed five runs on seven hits in 4 1/3 innings.

The Padres have lost three of their last four games.

Here are some key stats from the game:

• Quantrill: 6 IP, 4 H, 2 BB, 6 K, 0 R
• Waldron: 4 1/3 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 3 BB, 4 K
• Blackmon: 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI
• Rodgers: 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI

Conclusion

The Rockies' victory was a big one, as it snapped the Padres' four-game winning streak and moved the Rockies to within three games of .500.

Quantrill was the key to the victory, as he pitched six scoreless innings and allowed just four hits.

The Rockies will look to continue their winning ways when they host the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.