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Padres shut out Pirates, snap Pittsburgh five-game streak

PUBLISHED Apr 6, 2026, 11:36 PM ET

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PITTSBURGH — San Diego right-hander Germán Márquez earned his first win with the Padres, pitching five innings in a 5-0 victory Monday night that ended the Pittsburgh Pirates' five-game winning streak; Nick Castellanos, Jackson Merrill, Jake Cronenworth and Ramón Laureano supplied run-scoring doubles. The Padres used relievers Ron Marinaccio and David Morgan to complete a seven-hit shutout; Manny Machado, Freddy Fermin and Xander Bogaerts contributed offensively. Pirates rookie Bubba Chandler took the loss, and the teams will meet Tuesday with Nick Pivetta starting for San Diego against Paul Skenes for Pittsburgh.

By Faro B. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Márquez joins San Diego's rotation and makes his first start with the team.
Pittsburgh posts a five-game winning streak entering the series.
Monday night: Padres defeat Pirates 5-0; Márquez pitches five innings for the win.
Marinaccio and Morgan each throw two innings to finish the shutout.
Teams scheduled to play Tuesday with Pivetta facing Skenes.

News Intelligence

If you're a Padres fan, this win is a boost. Márquez's successful debut and the team's strong offense are promising signs. If you're a Pirates fan, this loss isn't the end. Keep an eye on Tuesday's game.

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Who Benefited

The San Diego Padres benefited by earning a 5-0 win, securing Germán Márquez's first victory with the team and ending Pittsburgh's five-game winning streak, while showcasing bullpen depth and timely run-scoring doubles.

Who Impacted

The Pittsburgh Pirates suffered a home loss, managing only one hit with runners in scoring position, with rookie Bubba Chandler charged with the loss after four-plus innings.