Michael King helps Padres defeat Reds with shutout victory in Cincinnati

The San Diego Padres ended their losing skid on Monday night with a 5-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Michael King pitched six scoreless innings, extending his personal scoreless streak to 15 2/3 frames, while striking out six batters. San Diego secured the win behind a four-run fourth inning, highlighted by six consecutive hits and a pair of RBIs from Xander Bogaerts. Manny Machado contributed a season-high four hits, and Ty France added three hits to the Padres' 15-hit total. Kyle Hart followed with two scoreless innings of relief in his home town, and Wandy Peralta closed the ninth. The series continues on Tuesday with Randy Vásquez set to start for San Diego against Nick Lodolo for Cincinnati.

• 3:15 AMYahoo Sports — King helps Padres snap losing skid with emphatic shutout win at Cincinnati