Stephen Kolek pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings in his first major league start and combined with four relievers for the San Diego Padres’ eighth shutout of the season, a 4-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates for their fifth straight win.

Stephen Kolek, who performed well as a starting pitcher in Spring Training, began the year in El Paso as a member of the San Diego Padres Triple-A affiliate. Kolek, like Michael King the year before,

The Pittsburgh Pirates saw no success hitting in their series finale vs. the San Diego Padres at PNC Park, suffering a 4-0 shutout and a series sweep. The Pirates have lost an MLB-leading six shutout games this season and had two this homestand,

Xander Bogaerts had two hits and three RBI to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-0 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon.

San Diego outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is back in the lineup for the Padres less than 24 hours after taking a pitch the forearm

Fernando Tatis Jr. capitalizes on a wild pitch to scamper home for winning run for the Padres. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering.