The right-hander, a late acquisition via free agency, has already broken Joe Musgrove's four-year old team record in his first five starts with the Padres.

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.

Nick Pivetta pitched on Tuesday like something he has never been before this season. An ace. He huffed and puffed. He stalked. He made his displeasure with a few ball calls known. He allowed two hits and shut out a first place team over seven innings and did all he could to get the San Diego Padres a victory they badly needed.