Pivetta Shines in Wild Card Race | San Diego Padres News

Nick Pivetta delivered a clutch, five-inning shutout against the Nationals, leading the Padres to a 3-2 win in a tight battle — a surprise turnaround after a rough season. Manager Craig Stammen called it a performance that exceeded even Pivetta’s own expectations, praising his dominance despite shaky moments in the third inning. Throwing exactly 63 pitches as planned, Pivetta stayed focused on early counts and zone control — skills honed in the minors. With the wild card race heating up and recent acquisitions falling short, Pivetta’s confidence and performance made him the ideal starter. The Padres need wins in September, and Stammen made it clear: results matter more than ever. 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/b05536ee81a5973e