The San Diego Padres extended their hot streak with a four-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, marking their fifth consecutive win. However, the victory came with some concern as right-hander Nick Pivetta exited the game due to right elbow stiffness.
Despite the injury scare, Pivetta appeared upbeat after the game and avoided going into detail about his condition. When asked about the issue, he simply noted that he “didn’t feel great” and emphasized that it was too early to determine the severity.
Rather than dwell on his health, the 33-year-old pitcher shifted the spotlight to the team’s performance. He credited the bullpen for stepping up after his early exit and praised the offense for delivering a strong showing, including multiple home runs and key plays that secured the sweep.
San Diego’s bullpen carried the load effectively, covering six innings while allowing minimal damage and keeping the Rockies in check. Meanwhile, the lineup stayed productive, generating consistent offense to support the pitching staff.
Pivetta’s availability moving forward remains uncertain, but the Padres have enough depth in their system to manage in the short term if needed. Before leaving the game, he was sharp, tossing three hitless innings with four strikeouts.
For now, the focus in San Diego remains on momentum, not setbacks—as the Padres continue to build confidence during their winning run.
