Xander Bogaerts Homers as Padres Cruise Past Cubs in Wild Card Opener

Xander Bogaerts contributed to the San Diego Padres' explosive offensive display in an 8-0 Wild Card Game 1 rout of the Chicago Cubs, hitting a home run during the fourth inning. Bogaerts' deep drive added to the early run support that powered Padres pitcher Michael King's dominant, no-hit bid into the seventh inning as San Diego took a commanding 1-0 series lead.