The Padres' bullpen has been particularly busy in Randy Vasquez's 21 starts this year, although the right-hander -- who is scheduled to start on Saturday -- hasn't pitched badly. In fact, the team's ...

Nick Pivetta gave up one hit and one run in seven innings, Jackson Merrill drove in two runs, and the San Diego Padres won their sixth game in a row, 4-1 over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.