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RecapXander Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and two runs scored against the Cubs on Tuesday.
Bogaerts put the Padres on the board with a solo homer off of Edward Cabrera to lead off the second inning. It was a 108.3 mph blast for his fifth homer of the season. He later drew a walk in the fourth, stole second, then scored on a base hit. The 33-year-old shortstop is having a solid season at the dish so far, hitting .286/.364/.448 with 14 runs scored, 17 RBI, and three steals across 118 plate appearances.