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Kemp's 2-run double enough for Shields, Padres vs Rockies

SAN DIEGO -- Matt Kemp hit a two-run double in the first inning to help James Shields earn his first victory of the season, and the San Diego Padres overcame 11 strikeouts by Jon Gray to beat the Colorado Rockies 2-1 Monday night.

Shields (1-4) allowed one run while scattering nine hits over six innings. He struck out five and walked two.

The Padres took a quick lead against Gray after their first four batters reached. Jon Jay and Wil Myers singled, and Kemp doubled them in.