The Aporia
The Aporia
Graham, P. (2026, September 18). Xander Bogaerts helps power a 7-run 2nd inning as the Padres roll past the reeling Rockies 9-2. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/xander-bogaerts-helps-power-a-7-run-2nd-inning-as-the-padres-roll-past-the-reeling-rockies-9-2/article_8e3b458e-880c-523a-97ce-fd1328e7984b.html
Graham, Pat. “Xander Bogaerts helps power a 7-run 2nd inning as the Padres roll past the reeling Rockies 9-2.” Toronto Star, 18 Sept. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/xander-bogaerts-helps-power-a-7-run-2nd-inning-as-the-padres-roll-past-the-reeling-rockies-9-2/article_8e3b458e-880c-523a-97ce-fd1328e7984b.html.
Graham, Pat. “Xander Bogaerts helps power a 7-run 2nd inning as the Padres roll past the reeling Rockies 9-2.” Toronto Star, September 18, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/xander-bogaerts-helps-power-a-7-run-2nd-inning-as-the-padres-roll-past-the-reeling-rockies-9-2/article_8e3b458e-880c-523a-97ce-fd1328e7984b.html.
Dated when The Aporia collected the article, usually within hours of publication. Check the original for its exact date and byline.
On Thursday, Xander Bogaerts nearly hit for the cycle but fell short by one single as the San Diego Padres defeated the struggling Colorado Rockies 9-2 in Denver. Bogaerts homered and tripled during a seven-run second inning, adding an RBI double later, but struck out twice in his final at-bats. The Padres' strong performance extended their winning streak to 10 of their last 11 games, moving them four games ahead of idle Arizona for the last National League wild-card spot. Bogaerts' teammates contributed significantly with a total of 15 hits and eight extra-base hits throughout the game. Rockies starter Tanner Gordon allowed seven runs in just three innings, worsening Colorado’s ongoing streak where no starting pitcher has earned a win in their last 20 games.
