SAN DIEGO, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Andrew Werner allowed four hits over six innings in his major league debut Wednesday and earned the victory the San Diego Padres' 4-2 decision over Pittsburgh.
Werner was staked to a three-run lead in the first inning and held on for the milestone victory that extended the Padres' winning streak to four.
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He had made only four starts at the Class AAA level, with a 5.79 ERA, before being called up.
Carlos Quentin doubled home two runs in the first inning and Mark Kotsay added a sacrifice fly. Quentin also had an RBI single in the fifth to give the Padres a 4-1 lead.
All of the San Diego runs came off James McDonald (11-6), who allowed five hits with five walks in five innings.
The Pirates have lost three straight.
