Pivetta Returns, Padres Edge Nationals | San Diego Padres News

The Padres pulled off a gritty 3-2 win over the Nationals, with Nick Pivetta making a dazzling return to the mound after a month-long absence, tossing five scoreless innings. Jackson Merrill delivered clutch offense with three hits and key RBIs, while Mason Miller locked down the save in the ninth. The game stayed tight — the Nats tied it with a sixth-inning homer, but the Padres’ defense turned a crucial double play. This victory underscores the team’s resilience and provides much-needed stability to their rotation as the season heats up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9b1cd1c940173215