Bogey Goes Boom as Padres Walk Off Rockies in Extras

Xander Bogaerts hits grand slam in the 12th inning to lift San Diego over Colorado.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:55am

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An extreme close-up of Xander Bogaerts mid-swing, his bat a blur of motion against a backdrop of vibrant neon colors and expressive brushstrokes, capturing the raw energy and excitement of his game-winning home run.Xander Bogaerts' dramatic walk-off grand slam capped a thrilling extra-innings victory for the Padres over the Rockies.San Diego Today

In a thrilling extra-innings affair, the San Diego Padres defeated the Colorado Rockies 7-3 on a walk-off grand slam by shortstop Xander Bogaerts in the bottom of the 12th inning. The game-winning hit came after the Padres had battled back to tie the game in the 10th and 11th innings, with a key defensive play by Jake Cronenworth in the top of the 12th keeping the game knotted at 3-3 and setting the stage for Bogaerts' heroics.

Why it matters

The win gives the Padres their first extra-innings victory of the 2026 season under new manager Craig Stammen, and showcases the team's resilience and ability to come from behind in a tight game. Bogaerts' grand slam also highlights the Padres' offensive firepower and the team's ability to capitalize on late-game opportunities.

The details

Padres starter Randy Vasquez pitched 5.2 solid innings, allowing just one run on a solo home run to the Rockies' Brenton Doyle. The Padres offense answered with a run in the bottom of the third to tie the game at 1-1. The game remained deadlocked until the 10th inning, when both teams scored a run to make it 2-2. After the Rockies took a 3-2 lead in the top of the 11th, the Padres responded to tie it at 3-3 and set the stage for Bogaerts' dramatic walk-off grand slam in the 12th.

  • The game was played on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
  • Bogaerts' game-winning grand slam came in the bottom of the 12th inning.

The players

Xander Bogaerts

The San Diego Padres shortstop hit the game-winning grand slam in the 12th inning to lift his team to victory.

Jake Cronenworth

The Padres infielder made a crucial defensive play in the top of the 12th inning to keep the game tied and set the stage for the walk-off win.

Randy Vasquez

The Padres starting pitcher delivered a strong 5.2-inning outing, allowing just one run on seven hits with eight strikeouts.

Craig Stammen

The Padres' new manager earned his first extra-innings victory with the team.

Brenton Doyle

The Rockies outfielder hit a solo home run off Vasquez in the top of the third inning.

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What they’re saying

“That was a huge win for us, especially in extras. Bogey came up big when we needed him most.”

— Craig Stammen, Padres Manager

“I was just trying to get a good pitch to hit and put a good swing on it. Luckily, I was able to connect and send the fans home happy.”

— Xander Bogaerts

What’s next

The Padres and Rockies will continue their series on Friday, April 11, 2026 at 6:40 p.m. The Padres will wear their City Connect 2.0 uniforms, which were unveiled earlier that day.

The takeaway

The Padres' thrilling extra-innings victory showcases the team's resilience, offensive firepower, and ability to capitalize on late-game opportunities under their new manager. Bogaerts' game-winning grand slam is sure to be a highlight of the early 2026 season.