Padres Crush Nationals 8–1 Behind Bogaerts Grand Slam

💥 Padres Dominate Nationals 8–1 with Bogaerts Grand Slam

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SEO Description: Xander Bogaerts hit a grand slam in the first inning and Nick Pivetta delivered on the mound as San Diego rolled past Washington.

Early Explosion Sets the Tone

The San Diego Padres wasted no time at Nationals Park. In the first inning, Xander Bogaerts ignited the offense with a grand slam after two walks and a single loaded the bases. The blast set the momentum in motion right from the start.

Offense Stays Hot

In the second inning, San Diego added two more runs with a clutch RBI single. Then in the third, Elias Díaz joined the power surge with a two-run homer, pushing the lead to 8–0 and knocking Washington’s starter out of the game early.

Pitching in Command

Padres starter Nick Pivetta was lights out. He tossed six strong innings, allowing just one run on three hits, while striking out five and walking one. It marked his twelfth quality start of the season. Over his last five starts, he’s 3–0 with an impressive 0.57 ERA.

Nationals’ Lone Highlight

Washington’s only run came via a solo home run by Riley Adams in the fifth inning. Other than that, the Nationals’ offense was completely shut down.

Game Recap

Final Score: Padres 8, Nationals 1
Key Players:

• Xander Bogaerts: 2 hits, including the game-defining grand slam.

• Nick Pivetta: Six innings of dominant pitching with five strikeouts.

What This Win Means

San Diego improves to 53–45 and continues to stay strong in the National League West race. Washington, meanwhile, has now lost six of its last seven games.

What’s Next

The Padres look to carry the momentum into their next series, while the Nationals will aim to bounce back and stop their losing skid.