Padres blank Pirates 5-0 for 3rd straight victory, ending Pittsburgh's 5-game win streak
- Posted on April 7, 2026
- By Washington Post
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In brief
The San Diego Padres dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates in a dominant shutout performance, securing their third consecutive victory while simultaneously halting Pittsburgh's impressive five-game winning streak. German Márquez earned his inaugural triumph with the Padres organization, combining forces with relief pitchers to limit the Pirates to just seven hits throughout the contest. The offensive firepower proved decisive, with San Diego capitalizing on scoring opportunities to register five runs and maintain their competitive momentum in the divisional standings.
Padres blank Pirates 5-0 for 3rd straight victory, ending Pittsburgh's 5-game win streak
Germán Márquez combined with two relievers on a seven-hit shutout for his first win with San Diego, and the Padres ended the Pittsburgh Pirates’ five-game winning streak with a 5-0 victory
