Xander Bogaerts' first-inning grand slam led the Padres to an 8-1 win over the Nationals.

Xander Bogaerts hit a grand slam in the first inning, leading the San Diego Padres to an 8-1 victory over the Washington Nationals. Elias Díaz also homered for the Padres, while starter Nick Pivetta allowed just one run in six innings. The Padres improved their record to 54-45, winning two out of three games in the series. The Nationals, who have lost 10 of their last 12 games, struggled as pitcher MacKenzie Gore allowed eight runs in 2 1/3 innings.