Xander Bogaerts misses a cycle by a single as the Padres roll past the Rockies 9-2

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts narrowly missed hitting for the cycle on Thursday, September 18, 2026, falling short of the single needed after recording a home run, triple, and double earlier in the game. Bogaerts struck out in his final two at-bats, denying him the chance to become the fourth Padres player to hit for a cycle. Despite the personal disappointment, the Padres cruised to a 9-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies.