Pomeranz (4-4) was the tough-luck loser Wednesday against the Giants. He pitched six innings, allowing just two runs, four hits and two walks while striking out five.
Hunter Pence took the lefty deep in the fourth inning to end Pomeranz's scoreless streak at 18 innings, the longest run by a Padres pitcher this season. On Pence's homer, Pomeranz's fastball -- intended to go up and in -- got a bit too much of the plate, and proved to be all the offense the Giants needed to grab a 2-1 win. The 27-year-old continues to impress, sporting a 1.96 ERA and 1.07 WHIP through 46 innings (eight starts).