The Padres scored more runs than they had been scoring. Randy Vásquez was better than he was six days earlier. Fernando Tatis Jr. provided a reminder that it is perilous to test his arm. That is pretty much what even the most positive observer would be reduced to leaning on as the Padres’ limped forward on their longest losing streak of the season.

Ryan Bergert was called up Friday as the Padres temporarily shifted to a four-man rotation and he turned in a scoreless eighth in his debut on Saturday. Kyle Hart could return immediately if Gillaspie lands on the injured list. Stephen Kolek, Omar Cruz and Ron Marinaccio are also length options on the 40-man roster.