San Diego Padres starting pitcher Martin Perez works against a Pittsburgh Pirates batter during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Martin Perez works against a Pittsburgh Pirates batter during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
San Diego Padres' Jake Cronenworth celebrates after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Martin Perez works against a Pittsburgh Pirates batter during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
San Diego Padres' Jake Cronenworth celebrates after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
San Diego Padres' David Peralta celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Martin Perez works against a Pittsburgh Pirates batter during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
San Diego Padres' Jake Cronenworth celebrates after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
San Diego Padres right fielder David Peralta, left, celebrates with teammates center fielder Jackson Merrill and left fielder Bryce Johnson after the Padres defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2 in a baseball game to sweep the series, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)