Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Lucas Harrell was helped by a big defensive play in the ninth inning to record his first career shutout as the Houston Astros blanked the San Diego Padres, 1-0, in the third test of a four-game set at Minute Maid Park.

Harrell (7-6) scattered six hits and four walks with seven strikeouts, while Matt Downs supplied the offense with a home run for Houston, which won for the fourth time in five games.

Clayton Richard (5-8) allowed just two hits and a run over seven strong innings to take the loss and snap a three-start win streak.

Yonder Alonso and Logan Forsythe each collected a pair of hits for the Padres, who dropped their second straight game.

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