MLB Recap: Rockies Edge Padres on Desmond’s Homer

MLB Recap: Rockies Edge Padres on Desmond’s Homer
Colorado Rockies first baseman Ian Desmond (20) celebrates with teammates after hitting walk off two run home run in the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres. Isaiah J. Downing/USA Today Sports
|Updated:

Ian Desmond hit a two-run home run with two outs in the ninth, lifting the Colorado Rockies to a 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Aug. 23 in Denver.

David Dahl also went deep, and Chris Rusin (1-2) got the win with an inning of relief as the Rockies celebrated the return of veteran Matt Holliday.