Xander Bogaerts Sparks Winning Rally in Padres' Victory

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Xander Bogaerts ignited the winning rally in the San Diego Padres' 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Leading off the decisive frame, Bogaerts hit a soft 63.4 mph grounder that eluded the defense, then successfully stole second base. He was subsequently driven home by a Manny Machado single, providing the Padres with the necessary momentum to secure the win in a game where every run proved critical.