ST. LOUIS -- "Bullpen day" just might be the most effective turn through the San Diego starting five these days.
That's not a knock on the rest of the rotation, which has been fine. But three times in the past three weeks, the Padres have called on their relievers to eat all nine innings. And three times in the past three weeks, they've done so effectively. The last two have been masterful.
The Padres rode five relievers to a 4-2 victory over the Cardinals on Tuesday night at Busch Stadium.