ST. LOUIS — — Blake Snellstruck out nine in seven shutout innings and Garrett Cooperhad three hits and three RBI to lift the San Diego Padres to a 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night.
Snell (11-9), who threw five or more innings in his 19th straight start, allowed just two hits.
Josh Hader pitched the ninth inning and earned his 28th save.
Adam Wainwright (3-10) surrendered just one run on eight hits in six innings. Wainwright, who turns 42 on Wednesday, has been stuck on 198 career victories since June 17.
LHP Zack Thompson (3-5, 3.86) will be making his first career start and appearance against the Padres Tuesday, 5:50 with the pregame and the first pitch at 6:45 on KIRX.