Padres starter Odrisamer Despaigne went five innings in a no-decision against St. Louis on Saturday.
Despaigne has not made it through six innings in his last three starts and hasn't gone seven in his last six outings.
Despaigne gave up one run on four hits and struck out three. He hasn't earned a win since May 31.
"He had a great plan," said Padres interim manager Pat Murphy, per MLB.com. "[Catcher Derek] Norris had a great game plan, and to me, he was the unsung hero. He called a good game, kept Despi going.
"Give credit to Despi, too. I think that he's feeding off the way the team is playing. I think he felt the expectation, and Derek took him through it."