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Padres Claim First Walk-Off Win, Bogaerts Hits Grand Slam

4/10/2026

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The San Diego Padres secured their first walk-off win of the 2026 season by defeating the Colorado Rockies 7-3 on April 7.
Xander Bogaerts hit a walk-off grand slam in the 12th inning, marking his second grand slam with the team.
Randy Vásquez delivered a strong pitching performance, allowing only one run in 5.2 innings.
The Rockies initially led 1-0 after Brenton Doyle's solo home run before the Padres tied the game with a sacrifice fly from Fernando Tatis Jr.
With this victory, the Padres improved to 7-6, moving above .500 for the first time this season.

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The San Diego Padres secured their first walk-off win of the 2026 season by defeating the Colorado Rockies 7-3 on April 7.
Xander Bogaerts hit a walk-off grand slam in the 12th inning, marking his second grand slam with the team.
Randy Vásquez delivered a strong pitching performance, allowing only one run in 5.2 innings.
The Rockies initially led 1-0 after Brenton Doyle's solo home run before the Padres tied the game with a sacrifice fly from Fernando Tatis Jr.
With this victory, the Padres improved to 7-6, moving above .500 for the first time this season.