Yu Darvish had a strong performance against a struggling Braves team, extending his scoreless innings streak to 25. This also marked his 200th professional win as the San Diego Padres defeated Atlanta 9-1 on Sunday night.
Darvish (4-1) only gave up two hits, struck out nine, and walked one in seven innings on 99 pitches. His ERA dropped to 2.08.
“Yu has been excellent in his last four outings,” Padres manager Mike Shildt said. “He’s been truly outstanding.”
Darvish became the third Japanese-born pitcher to achieve 200 career wins between MLB and Nippon Professional Baseball, joining Hiroki Huroda (203) and Hideo Nomo (201).
Darvish, who has won his last four starts, now has 107 major league victories and 93 in the NPB.
“To be mentioned alongside those two other pitchers, who we know are exceptional, is an honor for me and gives me confidence for the future,” Darvish said through an interpreter.
Jake Cronenworth, Luis Campusano, and Ha-Seong Kim hit home runs for the Padres. Jurickson Profar had a strong game, going 3 for 4 with a walk, two runs scored, and an RBI.
Luis Arraez extended his on-base streak to 23 games, the longest active stretch in the majors.
Atlanta starter Bryce Elder (1-2) struggled throughout the game, giving up six earned runs in three innings. He allowed nine hits, walked three, and struck out three.
Braves reserve shortstop Luke Williams pitched a perfect ninth inning.
