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Xander Bogaerts hit a grand slam in the first inning, Elias Díaz also homered and the San Diego Padres routed the Washington Nationals 8-1 on Sunday.
Xander Bogaerts had a first-inning grand slam among his two hits, Nick Pivetta pitched six strong innings and the San Diego Padres beat the host Washington Nationals 8-1 on Sunday, taking the rubber game of the series.
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The Padres scored twice in the 9th inning and had the tying run on second base, but their comeback effort ultimately fell short.
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SB Nation on MSNNinth inning rally by Padres comes up shortThe lone run for the Padres before the top of the ninth inning came in the top of the third inning. Martin Maldonado led off the top of the third inning with a double. He later scored when Luis Arraez hit a one-out single to right field for the first run of the game for San Diego.
San Diego, CA - August 17: Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) walks back to the dugout after popping out in the second inning against the Diamondbacks at Petco Park on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023 in ...
The Padres have found a rhythm in general, winning six of their last eight games. Bogaerts returning to form would certainly be a good boost for the team, but San Diego can get through either way ...
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) May 22, 2024 Two-time batting champion Luis Arraez received Wednesday’s start at second base and could emerge as Bogaerts’ main replacement on defense.