Padres’ 2026 first-rounder flashes dominant stuff in pro debut … during Single-A playoffs!

When the Padres made Coleman Borthwick their first-round selection in the 2026 Draft, scouting director Chris Kemp cited the 6-foot-6 hurler’s “track record of domination” as being a big part of why the club nabbed him 21st overall. That belief also led to the organization turning to its No. 3 prospect to make his pro debut during Single-A Lake Elsinore’s 6-1 win over Ontario at The Diamond on Thursday night, helping the club advance to the California League Finals, which will begin Sunday night. Shortly after being drafted, Borthwick struck a refrain that’s sure to earn him brownie points among…