Marlins 4, Padres 0
SAN DIEGO -- Miami right-hander Tom Koehler stymied the Padres for seven innings, and the Marlins thumped San Diego 4-0 Thursday night at Petco Park.
Koehler (8-6) allowed three hits and four walks. He struck out seven as the Padres were shut out for a major league high 14th time. Relievers Steve Cishek and Mike Dunn each pitched a scoreless inning to close out the win.
San Diego starter Tyson Ross (6-8) lasted 5 2/3 innings and was charged with four runs (three earned) on eight hits. He fanned eight and didn't walk a batter in losing for the first time since June 15.
Miami won its third straight, while the inconsistent Padres dropped their third consecutive game after winning a season-high five.
The Marlins broke the scoreless tie by scoring four runs in the sixth inning. The runs came on five consecutive singles, a wild pitch and two throwing errors.
Second baseman Martin Prado had the first hit and scored on Ross' wild pitch. Left fielder Chris Yelich came around on first baseman Justin Bour's RBI single. Catcher J.T. Realmuto drove in Bour with another single, with that hit chasing Ross.
When Realmuto stole second, catcher Austin Hedges' errant throw enabled Casey McGehee to score from third. Shortstop Alexi Amarista retrieved Hedges' toss, and Amarista's erratic relay to Hedges drew another error.
The Marlins got three infield hits in the first five innings, with only shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria reaching scoring position when he stole second base in the third. However, Koehler struck out attempting to bunt, and Ross fanned right fielder Ichiro Suzuki and Prado.
Koehler found trouble in the fifth when Amarista singled with one out after center fielder Will Venable walked and Hedges was hit by a pitch on the elbow.
Ross grounded into a force play, and left fielder Abraham Almonte popped up in foul territory to end the inning.
NOTES: Padres LF Justin Upton (oblique) was out of the starting lineup for the fourth consecutive game. ... San Diego RHP Brandon Morrow (shoulder) will make a rehab start for Triple-A El Paso on Saturday. ... Padres OF Wil Myers (wrist) is scheduled to begin swinging a light bat Friday. ... Marlins 2B Dee Gordon (thumb) will take batting practice this weekend at the team's training facility. ... Miami RF Giancarlo Stanton (wrist) continues to swing a bat, but not against pitching. ... Marlins RHP Henderson Alvarez (shoulder) experienced a setback after a rehab start for Class A Jupiter on Monday, and surgery now an option.