The Pittsburgh Pirates got a great start from left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter and shutout the San Diego Padres in a 5-0 victory at Petco Park. The Pirates even the series up after a 3-2 loss in the opener on May 30 and end a 10-game losing streak against the Padres,

Padres starter Dylan Cease wasn't bad. But he wasn't sharp, either. Cease allowed three runs and struck out six but was pulled with two outs in the 5th inning after throwing 95 pitches. Most of the relievers were good. Yuki Matsui had an off night.

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The San Diego Padres (32-23) will host the Pittsburgh Pirates (21-37), in the second game of a three-game series, Saturday at 9:40 p.m. ET. The favored Padres (-222 moneyline odds) play at home against the Pirates (+183). The Padres will start Dylan Cease (1-3) against the Pirates and Bailey Falter (3-3).

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