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Padres Even Series with Tigers Behind Pivetta's Dominant Shutout

Nick Pivetta's stellar seven-inning, two-hit performance highlighted San Diego's 2-0 victory, setting up a decisive game three in Detroit.

Apr 21, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Randy Vásquez (98) throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Nick Pivetta pitched seven shutout innings, allowing just two hits, and became the first Padres pitcher to record three shutouts in his first five starts.
  • Elias Díaz's second-inning solo homer provided the decisive run in San Diego's seventh shutout of the season, the most in the league through 24 games.
  • Detroit's offense, which had excelled in the series opener, was held to just three hits, with no player reaching third base during the game.
  • Tigers reliever Chase Lee made his major league debut, inducing a double play to escape trouble in the eighth inning.
  • The series concludes Wednesday with Padres left-hander Kyle Hart facing Tigers right-hander Reese Olson in the rubber match at Comerica Park.