Padres right-hander James Shields avoided losing for the the first time in a Padres uniform after winning his first six decisions. Shields was in and out of trouble all night, but the Pirates could only manage a pair of runs on six hits against him
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Beating the shift: The Pirates lost a run at the plate with one out and runners on second and third in the third inning when Polanco tried to score on Shields' wild pitch. The Pirates lost the review, but loaded the bases anyway.