Wade LeBlanc held San Francisco to two hits in seven scoreless innings Saturday, pacing San Diego's 2-0 win over the Giants. LeBlanc (3-1) walked one batter and struck out eight before Mike Adams pitched a hitless and scoreless eighth, and closer Heath Bell did likewise, earning his 42nd save after

Colby Rasmus' two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth Sunday carried the St Louis Cardinals to a 7-5 win over the San Diego Padres. Rasmus homered after Yadier Molina's RBI single off closer Heath Bell (4-2) earlier in the inning tied the game.

Mat Latos surrendered a run and just four hits in six innings Saturday, leading San Diego to a 3-1 win over the New York Mets. Latos (4-1), making his fourth start after losing his major league debut, threw 95 pitches with three walks and seven strikeouts. David Eckstein led San Diego with two hits

Josh Banks and Heath Bell teamed up on the mound to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-3 win over the visiting Houston Astros Tuesday. Banks (1-0) gave up three runs on five hits and struck out four in seven innings in his first start of the season.

Chad Gaudin struck out 11 Tuesday and the San Diego bullpen held on to down the Seattle Mariners 9-7 in inter-league play. Gaudin (3-6) gave up two runs on four hits over seven innings before turning the game over to three relievers, including Heath Bell who gave up a run en route to his 20th save. Adrian Gonzalez had a two-run homer for the Padres and David Eckstein went 3-for-5 with two RBI. Ken Griffey Jr.