Nick Pivetta Makes Sixth Start of Season for Padres vs. Giants

San Diego Padres veteran right-hander Nick Pivetta took the mound on Sunday for the series finale against the San Francisco Giants, marking his sixth start of the 2026 season. The 33-year-old entered the game with a 2-2 record, a 3.43 ERA, a 1.48 FIP, and 26 strikeouts across 21 innings. In his previous outing, Pivetta tossed five scoreless innings against the Washington Nationals in his first start since returning from a five-month IL stint.