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Kemp hits for cycle and Padres beat Rockies 9-5

colorado-rockiesDENVER (AP) — Matt Kemp hit a triple in the ninth for the first cycle in San Diego Padres history and they went on to win 9-5 over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night.

Kemp also had a two-run homer in the first, single in the third and an RBI double in the seventh. His triple in the ninth went off the fence in center and he easily scampered into third.

The Padres retrieved the historic baseball. One streak down, one to go. They’re the only team in the majors without a no-hitter.

Kemp ignited a four-run rally in the seventh with a two-out, RBI double and Jedd Gyorko later followed with a three-run homer.

Recently signed Bud Norris (1-0) pitched a scoreless sixth to pick up the win.

Reliever Ken Roberts (0-1), called up from Triple-A Albuquerque earlier in the day, took the loss.

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