After sweeping aside the lowly Pittsburgh Pirates, the San Diego Padres can turn their attention to a showdown with the San Francisco Giants in the NL West. But the Padres refuse to be baited by Jonathan Sanchez's guarantee of a Giants sweep. Ryan Ludwick hit a two-run homer while Jon Garland and three relievers combined on a four-hitter to lead the Padres to a 3-0 victory Thursday that…

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