Pivetta Shines, Padres Stay Alive | San Diego Padres News

Nick Pivetta dazzled in his return after a five-month elbow layoff, tossing five scoreless innings with a nasty diving curve and a deceptive fastball that fooled Nationals hitters. His sharp command and veteran savvy—paired with smart pitch sequencing—showcased his mental resilience and physical readiness. The Padres capitalized on shaky Nationals defense to pull out a 3-2 win, keeping them just half a game from a playoff spot with 18 games left. With postseason potential on the line, Pivetta’s performance signals he’s ready to deliver when it matters most. 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/b6d9f538c213a008