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SAN DIEGO -- Tyson Ross didnt look like an All-Star when he walked five batters in the first three innings, the same number he had walked in his previous five starts combined. Frank White Jersey . The lanky right-hander worked through his uncharacteristic wildness and pitched the San Diego Padres to a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. "Just find a groove. The defence was back there making plays. Just find a way to get outs," said Ross, a first-time All-Star this year. Jedd Gyorko singled in Yangervis Solarte with the go-ahead run with two outs in the sixth inning, and Solarte later added an insurance home run. Ross won his third straight start, holding St. Louis to one run and four hits in six innings. He struck out seven, including fanning the side in his last inning. It was the eighth time Ross (10-10) went six-plus innings and allowed two or fewer runs, the second-longest such streak in the majors. And he did it Tuesday night after struggling with his fastball command. "It was just one of those days where I didnt have it and I had to battle out there," he said. "Hes been so good over the last couple of months, especially this month," manager Bud Black said. "He was just a little bit out of sync, especially with the fastball early, and the harder he tried to reel it in, the tougher it was. ... He did right the ship, but very uncharacteristic, the five walks, especially early in the game." Gyorko returned Monday from a 44-game stay on the disabled list with plantar fasciitis. His run-scoring single to left off Lance Lynn came just as it seemed the Padres would strand two runners. After Solarte and Seth Smith walked, Will Venable popped a bunt to catcher A.J. Pierzynski -- the Padres second botched bunt in as many innings -- and Yonder Alonso flied out to left. Solarte, obtained from the New York Yankees in the Chase Headley trade, homered into the short porch in right with two outs in the seventh. It was his second with the Padres and eighth overall. Joaquin Benoit pitched the ninth for his third save in as many opportunities and second since Huston Street was traded to the Angels on July 18. Lynn (11-8) allowed two runs, one earned, and four hits in six innings. He struck out six and walked three. "You hate to lose a game that way when you are throwing the ball well and thinking you are making good pitches. But it just wasnt my night." Lynn said. TRAINERS ROOM Padres: Right-hander Ian Kennedy, who missed his scheduled start because of a left oblique strain, is scheduled to throw on the side Wednesday. ... Right-hander Andrew Cashner, on the disabled list with shoulder soreness, is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday. He last threw on Sunday in Atlanta and didnt report any discomfort. ON DECK Cardinals: Right-hander Joe Kelly (2-1, 3.90) makes his first career start against Padres. Padres: Right-hander Jesse Hahn (6-2, 2.12) is 6-1 with a 1.47 ERA since June 14, with 46 strikeouts against 17 walks. MISCUES The Cardinals had three errors, including second baseman Kolten Wongs overthrow on Riveras grounder in the third that led to an unearned run. "Kong just had one sail on him but obviously that one hurt," manager Mike Matheny said. "We are having trouble scoring runs and facing good pitching. Weve got do the little things right and today we didnt necessarily do that." WOOF It was Dog Days of Summer at Petco Park, so the Padres had Olympic slopestyle silver medallist Gus Kenworthy throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Kenworthy gained fame for adopting four stray puppies and their mother he found during the Sochi Games. After throwing the first pitch, he did a flip. Hal McRae Jersey . 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With a strong starting rotation in hand and some top pitching prospects in the pipeline, the Reds might be in line to trade ace Johnny Cueto. According to ESPNs Mike Petriello, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Boston Red Sox may be potential suitors for Cueto due to their need for starting pitching and their outfield depth. Cueto, who is entering the final year of his contract which pays him $10 million per season, would likely command a package north of $150 million, writes John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Fay also states that even though Cueto may be a great trade chip, the chances of dealing him are close to zero as the Reds are still looking to compete next season. Cueto posted a 20-9 record with a 2.25 earned run average and 242 strikeouts with the Reds last season. Calling for Cole The Philadelphia Phillies are fiinally looking to rebuild and the first move might be to deal ace Cole Hamels. Danny Jackson Jersey. The lefty has four years remaining on his contract which pays him $22.5 million per year. The one caveat is Hamels has a list of 20 teams on his no-trade list, limiting the Phillies overall options. ESPNs Jim Bowden feels there are four teams who match up the best with Philadelphia including the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox. Hamels registered a 9-9 record with a 2.46 earned run average and 198 strikeouts with the Phillies this past season. Miller on the Rise After a post-season where relief pitchers were critical to team success, the market for free agent relievers is rising in value. One of the top free agent bullpen arms this off-season is Andrew Miller, who is looking for an average annual value that is astounding, said a source to Jason Mastrodonato of MassLive.com. The Boston Red Sox would love to re-acquire the lefty who is seeking at least a four-year deal. Miller had a record of 5-5, an earned run average of 2.02 and 103 strikeouts in 62.1 innings last season with the Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles. ' ' '