Bill Center, longtime sportswriter for U-T San Diego, is an employee of the Padres.
Right-hander Justin Hancock and two relievers combined on a seven-hit shutout Tuesday night for Double-A San Antonio's 3-0 win at Springfield.
Hancock, 24, who spent much of Spring Training in the Padres' Major League camp, allowed seven hits over seven innings. He had three strikeouts without walking a batter while evening his record at 1-1 and lowering his ERA to 3.60.
Left-handed relievers Chris Nunn and Brandon Alger each had a strikeout in a perfect inning. Alger got his first save of the season.