Padres hold on vs. Rockies, give Shields first win

San Diego Padres starting pitcher James Shields throws against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, May 2, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)At the start of Monday's game against the visiting Colorado Rockies, the Padres boldly announced their intentions. Jon Jay lined a single to left. Wil Myers jumped on the first pitch he saw, sending a single to right and Jay to third. Matt Kemp ripped a double past all-world third baseman Nolan Arenado. Brett Wallace followed with a walk.

Four batters. Four baserunners. A two-zip lead. The lineup resembled a well-oiled machine.

Throughout the rest of the Padres' 2-1 victory, they clung to their advantage because…