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Bogaerts' Grand Slam Seals Wild 7-3 Padres Win in Extras
11 Apr
Summary
- Xander Bogaerts hit a walk-off grand slam in the 12th inning.
- The Padres secured their first win above .500 this season at 7-6.
- Randy Vásquez dominated, allowing one earned run over 5.2 innings.
The San Diego Padres achieved their first walk-off victory of the 2026 season in spectacular fashion on Thursday, defeating the Colorado Rockies 7-3 in the 12th inning. Xander Bogaerts ended the game with a grand slam, a moment that lifted the Padres above .500 for the first time this season, bringing their record to 7-6.
The game began as a tightly contested pitchers' duel. Padres pitcher Randy Vásquez showcased his early-season dominance, allowing just one earned run on seven hits with eight strikeouts through 5.2 innings, maintaining his impressive 1.02 ERA.
Throughout the game, both teams struggled offensively, with neither able to capitalize fully on opportunities. The score was tied at one entering the ninth inning, forcing the game into extra innings where the Rockies took a brief lead in the 10th and again in the 11th.
In the bottom of the 12th, after the Rockies failed to score, the Padres loaded the bases. Xander Bogaerts then stepped up and crushed a grand slam to secure the dramatic win, sending the home crowd at Petco Park into a frenzy.
