Nick Pivetta allowed two hits over seven innings and the San Diego Padres recorded their seventh shutout of the season with a 2-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

Nick Pivetta pitched seven dominant innings, Elias Diaz hit a two-run homer and the visiting San Diego Padres downed the Detroit Tigers 2-0 on Tuesday night.

The only runs in the Padres’ 2-0 win over the Tigers at Comerica Park came on Elias Díaz’s two-run homer in the second inning. The victory ensured the Padres would be at least remain tied with the Dodgers and/or Mets for the best record in the major leagues.