Yu Darvish delivered a masterful performance, pitching seven shutout innings to extend his scoreless streak to 25 innings and secure his 200th professional victory as the San Diego Padres dominated the Atlanta Braves with a commanding 9-1 win.
Darvish’s 107th win in Major League Baseball, combined with his 93 victories in Japan, places him among elite company alongside Hiroki Kuroda and Hideo Nomo as one of the few pitchers to achieve 200 wins across both leagues. The veteran pitcher exhibited his brilliance on the mound, allowing just two hits and one walk while striking out a season-high nine batters.
The Padres, buoyed by Darvish’s stellar outing, continued their winning ways, clinching the first two games of the series and dealing Atlanta their third consecutive loss. Bryce Elder, celebrating his 25th birthday, endured a challenging outing for the Braves, conceding seven runs in just three-plus innings, unable to recover from a taxing 41-pitch first inning.
Darvish’s dominance and milestone achievement underscored his pivotal role in the Padres’ success this season, as the team looks ahead to further challenges and opportunities in their pursuit of victory.
