PHOTOS: Early surge aids Rockies win
1:03 PM, Sep 15, 2012
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SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Wilin Rosario #20 of the Colorado Rockies is congratulated by manager Jim Tracy #4 after scoring during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on September 14, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Andrew Cashner #34 of the San Diego Padres wipes his face after giving up a run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park on September 14, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Yonder Alonso #23 of the San Diego Padres rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park on September 14, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Tyler Chatwood #32 of the Colorado Rockies pitches during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on September 14, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Wilin Rosario #20 of the Colorado Rockies hits an RBI double during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on September 14, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Tyler Chatwood #32 of the Colorado Rockies pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on September 14, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Yonder Alonso #23 of the San Diego Padres hits a grand slam as Wilin Rosario #20 of the Colorado Rockies catches during the first inning of a baseball game at Petco Park on September 14, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Chris Nelson #10 of the Colorado Rockies, right, is congratulated by Rich Dauer #25 after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on September 14, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Chase Headley #7 of the San Diego Padres, left, Everth Cabrera #2, center, and Andrew Cashner #34, right, try for a single hit by Chris Nelson #10 of the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game at Petco Park on September 14, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Alexi Amarista #5 of the San Diego Padres reacts after striking out during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park on September 14, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Carlos Gonzalez #5 of the Colorado Rockies hits a single during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on September 14, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Rafael Betancourt #63 of the Colorado Rockies is congratulated by Wilin Rosario #20 after getting the final out against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on September 14, 2012 in San Diego, California. The Rockies won 7-4. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Rafael Betancourt #63 of the Colorado Rockies pitches during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on September 14, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Chris Nelson #10 of the Colorado Rockies is welcomed into the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on September 14, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Chris Nelson #10 of the Colorado Rockies hits a double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on September 14, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Colorado Rockies players high-five after beating the San Diego Padres 7-4 in a baseball game at Petco Park on September 14, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: San Diego Padres players celebrate after Yonder Alonso #23 hit a grand slam during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park on September 14, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO- The Rockies post five runs on the scoreboard in the top of the first, and Colorado goes on to beat the Padres 7-4. Carlos Gonzalez went 4-for-5, Chris Nelson was 3-for-4 with a home run.