SAN DIEGO — Juan Soto received multiple ovations in his Padres debut, Brandon Drury had an even better debut, hitting a grand slam on the first pitch he hit for his new team, and San Diego beat San Diego 9-1 on Wednesday. the Colorado Rockies in an electrifying game at Petco Park.
The Padres introduced their new starting lineup, with Soto batting second and Josh Bell two at-bats later, a day following his signing from Washington in one of the biggest deals in history. Drury was also acquired Tuesday from Cincinnati and took over the reins amid a festive atmosphere by hitting a grand slam off Chad Kuhl with one out in the first inning.
Blake Snell (4-5) struck out nine in six innings, giving up four hits and one run for his third straight win.
Kuhl (6-7) took the loss following allowing nine runs and eight hits in five innings with four strikeouts and three walks.
For the Rockies, Cuban José Iglesias 4-0. The Venezuelans Elías Díaz 3-0; Yonathan Daza 4-2 with a run scored. The Dominican Elehuris Montero 3-1.
For the Padres, the Dominicans Juan Soto 3-1, with a run scored; Nomar Mazara 1-0. Colombian Jorge Alfaro 4-1, with a run scored.
