Gregory Polanco scored the deciding run on a seventh-inning error, as the Pirates nipped the Padres, 5-4, last night at PNC Park.
Edgar Santana was the winning pitcher for a second straight night, while Felipe Vazquez posted his ninth save.
The Bucs have won eight of their last nine games and remain in first place.
Ivan Nova starts tonight. Pregame is at 6:40 p.m. on WCCS AM 1160 and FM 101.1.
