The game was decided in the second inning. Colorado erased an early deficit with four runs in the frame, then cruised to an 8-3 victory over San Diego at Coors Field.
Tomoyuki Sugano earned the win with 5.2 innings of one-run ball, allowing five hits while striking out four. The right-hander carried a 3.42 ERA into his third start of the season and improved to 2-1.
After San Diego took the early lead when Merrill singled home Laureano in the first, Colorado answered immediately. Castro singled home Johnston to tie the game, then Julien singled Castro home for the lead. Moniak doubled home McCarthy to extend the advantage, and Freeman's infield single brought Julien home for a 4-1 cushion.
Walker Buehler absorbed the loss, lasting just 2.2 innings while allowing eight hits and four earned runs. The veteran right-hander walked three and struck out two, with his ERA rising to 5.75 and falling to 1-2 on the season.
Colorado snapped a two-game losing streak to improve to 9-15. San Diego's three-game winning streak ended as they fell to 16-7.