Padres Hit Walk-Off Grand Slam vs Rockies to Move Above .500 for First Time in 2026

Xander Bogaerts' 12th-inning grand slam gives San Diego its first win over .500 this season.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:37am

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The San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 7-3 in 12 innings on Thursday, capping the victory with a walk-off grand slam by Xander Bogaerts. The win moved the Padres above .500 for the first time this season at 7-6.

Why it matters

The Padres have struggled to find consistency early in the 2026 season, but this dramatic come-from-behind win against a division rival could provide a much-needed boost of momentum as they look to climb the standings in the NL West.

The details

The game was a pitchers' duel for much of the night, with Padres starter Randy Vásquez allowing just one run over 5.2 innings and the Rockies bullpen keeping San Diego's offense in check. The Padres had several missed opportunities, including a baserunning blunder by Fernando Tatis Jr. in the 8th inning. But they finally broke through in the 12th, loading the bases for Bogaerts, who crushed a game-winning grand slam to send the home crowd into a frenzy.

  • The Padres' win came on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
  • Tatis was picked off at second base in the 8th inning, a crucial missed opportunity.
  • Bogaerts hit the walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the 12th inning.

The players

Xander Bogaerts

The Padres' star shortstop who hit the game-winning grand slam in the 12th inning.

Randy Vásquez

The Padres' starting pitcher, who allowed just one run over 5.2 strong innings.

Fernando Tatis Jr.

The Padres' superstar outfielder who was picked off at second base in a key moment in the 8th inning.

Brenton Doyle

The Rockies' No. 9 hitter who hit a solo home run in the 3rd inning to give Colorado an early lead.

Tyler Freeman

The Rockies' player who hit an RBI single in the 10th inning to give Colorado a short-lived lead.

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What they’re saying

“Mason Miller is just out of this world 🤯 He strikes out the side on pure nastiness 🔥”

— MLB

What’s next

The Padres will look to build on this dramatic win as they continue their series against the Rockies on Friday night. A victory would give them their first winning record of the young season.

The takeaway

This thrilling walk-off win shows the Padres' resilience and ability to battle back from adversity. If they can build on this momentum, it could be the start of a turnaround for a team that has struggled to find its footing so far in 2026.