Quentin helps Padres edge Rockies

11:59 PM, Aug 31, 2012   |    comments
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Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Carlos Quentin hit a solo home run and drove in two as the San Diego Padres took a 5-4 win over the Colorado Rockies in the opener of a three-game set.

Cameron Maybin added three hits and a run scored while Chase Headley had an RBI and a run scored for the Padres, who have won 10 of their last 11. Clayton Richard (12-12) won his third straight start as he gave up three runs on eight hits with a pair of walks and strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings.

Jordan Pacheco, Wilin Rosario and Andrew Brown all homered for the Rockies, who have lost their past two. Alex White (2-7) gave up three runs on four hits with three walks in just 3 2/3 innings of work.

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