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Padres' Nick Pivetta out to reverse his fortunes vs. Nats

The San Diego Padres played Tuesday night's game against the Washington Nationals almost like a postseason game by default. Starter Ryan Bergert left in the fourth inning after absorbing a 103 mph liner off his pitching elbow, and Padres manager Mike Shildt, trailing 2-0, used all his top arms.

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