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Padres Extend 10-Game Winning Run Over Pirates with 3-2 Victory

Nick Pivetta’s six-inning performance backed by Robert Suarez’s four-out save has kept San Diego unbeaten against Pittsburgh since July 2023.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – MAY 30: Luis Arraez #4 of the San Diego Padres scores in the sixth inning during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Petco Park on May 30, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)
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Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after scoring a run during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Petco Park on Friday, May 30, 2025, in San Diego. (Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images/TNS)
May 30, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) throws over Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Bryan Reynolds (10) during the fourth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Padres improved to 32-25 overall and have now beaten the Pirates in every meeting dating back to July 2023.
  • Nick Pivetta struck out eight over six innings, allowing two runs on six hits for his first victory in five starts.
  • Robert Suarez recorded his major league-leading 18th four-out save, fanning the potential tying run with the bases loaded in the eighth inning.
  • Despite out-hitting San Diego 7-3, Pittsburgh’s late rally fell short as its offense continues to show signs of life, averaging 5.3 runs over its last seven games.
  • The series continues Saturday night with Bailey Falter set to start for the Pirates against Padres newcomer Dylan Cease.