Bogaerts homers Carpenter Wacha help Padres beat Rockies KION546

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Buoyed in part by San Diego State’s thrilling win in the Final Four, the San Diego Padres gave a glimpse of how good their superstar-laden lineup can be. Xander Bogaerts hit a two-run homer and Matt Carpenter added a two-run double to back fellow newcomer Michael Wacha and lead the Padres to their first victory this season, 8-4 against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. 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, with Lamont Butler’s buzzer-beater coming…