San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts misses hitting for the cycle by one single in 9-2 win over Colorado Rockies

On Thursday, September 17, 2026, in Denver, Colorado, the San Diego Padres defeated the Colorado Rockies 9-2. Xander Bogaerts hit a home run, triple, and double but struck out in his final two at-bats, missing the single needed for a cycle. The Padres won their tenth game in eleven tries and moved four games ahead of Arizona for the last National League wild-card spot. The Rockies lost their fourth straight game and face the possibility of a fourth consecutive 100-loss season.