DENVER (AP) — Fernando Tatís Jr. hit a three-run homer to cap San Diego’s six-run second inning, and the Padres held on to beat the Colorado Rockies 10-8 on Saturday night to end a five-game skid.

Randy Vásquez pitched six solid innings and Freddy Fermin drove in three runs for San Diego. The Padres moved a game back of Los Angeles in the NL West after the Dodgers blew a three-run lead in the ninth inning at Baltimore.

Los Angeles holds the division tiebreaker by virtue of winning the season series over San Diego.

Vasquez (4-6) allowed three runs – two earned – in his first start since Aug. 15 and Robert Suarez gave up Mickey Moniak’s solo homer in the ninth before securing his NL-leading 36th save.

The Padres finished with 16 hits a night after getting only three in a 3-0 loss. Five c

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