Padres pitcher Brandon Maurer has not allowed a run in his last 10 outings and pitching coach Darren Balsley said Maurer has found his role in the seventh inning, reports MLB.com.
"I think it's one of the most pivotal innings in baseball… especially when you have the lead," Balsley said.
Maurer has only surrendered four hits over his last 11 games and he has a 2.14 ERA on the season.
"He's doing a really good job," Padres manager Bud Black said. "With each successful outing he gains that confidence. This guy has good stuff; fastball, slider, changeup. I think he found early Major League niche in the bullpen with the Mariners. We've continued that role here. This guy has a good arm and pitches."