Xander Bogaerts smashed a grand slam in a 5-run first inning to give the Padres the big lead early, and Nick Pivetta never looked back in an 8-1 win to finish off the series in DC.

Elias Diaz added a two run homer for the Padres, who scored 17 runs in this three series to take 2 outta 3 from the Nats.

Bogaerts had 2 hits and 4 RBI’s to lead the Padres, Diaz added 2 hits & 2 RBI’s, Jake Cronenworth had 2 doubles & an RBI, and Manny Machado went 1-1 with 3 walks & 2 runs scored.

Pivetta (10-2) went 6 innings, giving up 3 hits and 1 earned run while striking out 5.

The Pads have won 5 of their last 7 games.

***** ‘LIVE’ Instant Reaction from Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber

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The Pads head to Miami to play a 3-game series vs the Marlins starting tomorrow, with 1st pitch set for 3:40pm.

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