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SAN DIEGO — Xander Bogaerts hit a two-run homer and Matt Carpenter added a two-run double to back fellow newcomer Michael Wacha and lead the San Diego Padres to their first victory this season, 8-4 against the Colorado Rockies. Petco Park was already in a festive mood after the crowd erupted in cheers while watching San Diego State beat Florida Atlantic 72-71 in the Final Four. The Padres lost consecutive games to the Rockies before playing up to the high expectations they have after making a run to the NL Championship Series last year and then signing Bogaerts to a $280 million, 11-year deal.
