Tim HudsonATLANTA — Tim Hudson combined with three relievers for a five-hit shutout, Martin Prado hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 6-0 on Tuesday night.
Hudson (12-4) allowed two hits and one walk in 6 2/3 innings and won his sixth straight decision.
After being held to five hits in a 4-1 loss to Eric Stults and the Padres on Monday night, the Braves had 10 hits, including Dan Uggla’s 14th homer of the season in the fifth inning.
The Braves began the day 5 1/2 games behind first-place Washington in the National League East, their biggest deficit since trailing by six games on July 5.
Jonny Venters, Luis Avilan and Craig Kimbrel completed the shutout.