The decade-plus torrent of home runs slowed this year as major league pitchers enjoyed their most dominant season since before the Steroids Era.
Yorvit Torrealba made sure the San Diego Padres did not lose their NL West lead for the first time in nearly three months.
The Padres placed starter Mat Latos and setup man Mike Adams on the 15-day disabled list Friday, two key members of the stellar pitching staff that has carried surprising San Diego into first place in the NL West.
