Taillon (3-2) dealt eight scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and two walks while striking out four Padres in Thursday's win.

EDGE Analysis

Making his 10th big league start, Taillon was efficient and in control throughout the afternoon while lowering his ERA to 2.85, its best mark since June 14. The right-hander added a few more changeups to his usual mix of fastballs and curveballs on Thursday, keeping the Padres off-balance and adding new wrinkles to his game. Taillon, who hadn't thrown more than 95 pitches in any of his first eight MLB starts, was pumping his fastball in the mid-90s during eighth inning of his second 100-plus pitch performance. The rookie continues to pitch with poise and polish beyond his years, and by now, Taillon should be off the wire in most all formats.