SAN DIEGO — Mitch Keller tossed shutout ball into the sixth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates slipped past the San Diego Padres 2-1.
Keller kept the Padres off balance by mixing his pitches effectively. He allowed two hits over 5 2/3 innings and struck out five.
The right-hander entered with an 8.20 ERA after his first five outings this season.
Keller also got his first major league hit, a single to right field in the fifth.
Four relievers combined to give up only one run in 3 1/3 innings for the Pirates.
Richard Rodriguez earned his fifth save by working a scoreless ninth.
