Rockies vs Padres Picks and Prediction – 4/13/2025

On Sunday, the Colorado Rockies (3-9) face off against the San Diego Padres (10-3) at Petco Park in San Diego, California. Keep up to date with all the MLB action, with our expert MLB picks.

San Diego comes into this matchup on a one-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games prior to their first two games against Colorado. In their 2-1 victory over the Athletics, Xander Bogaerts had an impressive performance for the Padres, securing three hits in five at-bats and scoring twice. So far this season, Jackson Merrill is leading San Diego in home runs, having hit three. Jake Cronenworth and Fernando Tatis Jr. follow closely behind, each with two home runs thus far. Merrill also tops the team in RBIs, having contributed ten, and he boasts the highest batting average on the roster at .378. Over their last five games, the Padres have maintained an average of four runs per game. They currently hold a narrow lead, half a game ahead of both the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers, sitting in first place in the NL West Division standings. With a strong start to the season, the Padres aim to maintain their momentum as they prepare to face their division rivals, the Rockies. Overall, San Diego is averaging 4.4 runs per game.

Colorado enters this game on a one-game winning streak, but has dropped three of their last five games prior to their first two games against San Diego. In a commanding 7-2 victory over Milwaukee, Brenton Doyle had an outstanding performance for the Rockies, going 4-for-5 at the plate. He blasted a home run, scored twice, and drove in five runs. This season, Doyle tops the team's leaderboard with three home runs. Behind him, Hunter Goodman and Ryan McMahon have each contributed two homers. Doyle is also the team's RBI frontrunner with twelve RBIs this year. He boasts the highest batting average on the team at .321. Despite Doyle's impressive showing, the Rockies have challenges to tackle. In their last five games, they've given up an average of 7.6 runs per game, highlighting their need for improved pitching. Offensively, Colorado averages 3.3 runs per game and will need to bolster their efforts to make a significant impact this season.

The Colorado Rockies have struggled both on the mound and at the plate in away games this season, and they're preparing to take on the red hot San Diego Padres in an upcoming series at Petco Park. The Padres have been performing exceptionally well at home and aim to maintain their winning momentum. Colorado’s Kyle Freeland will take the mound, currently holding a record of 0-2 with a 3.79 ERA. In contrast, San Diego’s starter, Michael King, has posted a 2-0 record with a 4.05 ERA, hoping to build on his success. Final Score Prediction, San Diego Padres win 10-8.