Darvish Earns First Win in 11 Starts, Padres Beat Angels 8-5

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Jake Petricka (52) talks with pitching coach Matt Wise, center, as catcher Max Stassi looks on during the second inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Diego, Calif., on Sept. 8, 2021. AP Photo/Gregory Bull

SAN DIEGO—The San Diego Padres are beginning to get some strong starting pitching just at the right time.

Yu Darvish threw six strong innings to earn his first victory in 11 starts and Adam Frazier had two hits and three RBIs during the eight-run second inning that carried the Padres to an 8-5 win against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.