In an exciting game on April 10, 2026, at Petco Park in San Diego, California, Gavin Sheets (first baseman for the San Diego Padres) delivered a walk-off three-run home run, leading his team to a 5-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies. This victory marked the Padres' first instance of back-to-back walk-off home runs by different players since June 2024. Sheets, who hit two home runs during the game, expressed confidence in the team's momentum, stating, "We've kept the momentum on our side."

The Padres have been on a hot streak, winning three consecutive games and seven of their last nine. Walker Buehler (starting pitcher) contributed significantly to the win, throwing six scoreless innings and allowing just three hits, which lowered his ERA from 9.45 to 4.97. The Padres' defense also shone, with key plays from players like Xander Bogaerts and Jackson Merrill.

Luis Campusano added to the scoring with his first home run of the season, helping to extend the lead to 2-0. However, the Rockies tied the game in the eighth inning before Sheets sealed the victory. The Padres will face the Rockies again on Saturday night, with the team looking to continue their winning streak.