Padres' Pivetta Strikes Out 10 in 1-0 Series Win Over Nationals

Nick Pivetta delivered a standout performance for the San Diego Padres against the Washington Nationals, pitching seven scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts while allowing just three hits and no walks. This marked his fourth time this season completing at least seven shutout innings and helped the Padres secure a 1-0 victory, taking two of three in the series. Luis Arraez contributed offensively with a two-out single and a 12-game hitting streak, while MacKenzie Gore of the Nationals pitched six strong innings, allowing only one run. The Padres managed the game effectively despite missing reliever Robert Suarez due to suspension, with Jeremiah Estrada and Adrian Morejon closing out the game. Pivetta's performance was a bounce-back after a previous rough outing and showed improvement against a team he historically struggled against. The Padres look to continue their momentum as they prepare for an upcoming road trip.