The San Diego Padres gave fans a night to remember, as Xander Bogaerts delivered a dramatic finish in extra innings to halt the Rockies’ winning streak. Yankee Scores reports.
Bogaerts Delivers the Big Swing
In the bottom of the 12th, Bogaerts crushed a 1-0 pitch from Valente Bellozo into the left-field seats for a walk-off grand slam. It was his ninth career slam and second since joining the Padres. “This isn’t just about the win—it’s about the energy we bring to Petco,” Bogaerts said after the game.
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Drama in Extra Innings
The Rockies had taken a 3-2 lead in the 11th on Brett Sullivan’s RBI double, but Luis Campusano answered with a clutch two-out double to tie it. Earlier, Tyler Freeman’s RBI single in the 10th gave Colorado a brief edge before Manny Machado’s sacrifice fly evened things again.
Defensive Gems and Pitching Power
Jake Cronenworth made a game-saving play in the 12th, throwing out Willi Castro at home to keep the Rockies off the board. David Morgan earned the win by retiring all five batters he faced, while closer Mason Miller extended his scoreless streak to 27 2/3 innings with a dominant ninth.
Rockies’ Effort Falls Short
Brenton Doyle homered in the third for Colorado’s first run, while starter Chase Dollander allowed just one run on four hits over 4 1/3 innings. However, the Rockies couldn’t capitalize late, and Castro’s 0-for-5 night with five strikeouts summed up their struggles.
What’s Next
The Padres snapped Colorado’s four-game streak and now look ahead to Friday’s matchup, with Walker Buehler set to face Tomoyuki Sugano. With momentum on their side, San Diego will aim to build on Bogaerts’ unforgettable blast.
