Stephen Kolek pitches 5.2/3 scoreless innings in his MLB debut as Padres beat Pirates 4-0.

In his first major league start, Stephen Kolek helped the San Diego Padres to a 4-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, securing their fifth straight win and eighth shutout of the season. Kolek pitched 5.2/3 scoreless innings, while Xander Bogaerts added three RBIs. The Pirates have now lost four in a row and seven of their last eight games. The Padres' relievers have the best ERA in the big leagues.