Maurer struck out one during a perfect ninth inning to earn his second save of the season Friday versus the Giants.
Maurer saw just his second save opportunity since the departure of Fernando Rodney, but he entered with a three-run lead and preserved it with ease. Maurer still has an unsightly 5.40 ERA on the season, but he has been scored upon just once in the last 11 appearances and appears to be first in line for save chances for the Padres at this point.