Chris Young heard the ovations Tuesday as he twice crossed the outfield at Petco Park -- and that was before the game. 

--OF Chip Ambres was designated for assignment to open a roster spot for RHP Chris Young. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Chris Young (nasal and facial fractures) went on the 15-day disabled list May 22. 

One day after Doug Davis nearly completely shut down the lowly San Diego Padres, teammate Dan Haren looks to do the same as the NL West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks conclude their three-game series at Petco Park on Wednesday. 

With all that Doug Davis has been through this year, a perfect game would have been quite a bonus. 

Doug Davis gave up a single with two outs in the seventh inning to break up his bid for a perfect game and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 3-0 on Tuesday night. 

The San Diego Padres reinstated right-handed pitcher Chris Young from the 15-day disabled list to make his first start in more than two months on Tuesday night. 

--RHP Trevor Hoffman picked up his fourth save in as many games. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Chris Young (nasal and facial fractures) went on the 15-day disabled list May 22. 

The longest winless streak in Greg Maddux's career ended Monday night with the future Hall of Famer picking up his 351st win. 

The San Diego Padres were hoping to make a playoff run this season behind a formidable top ofrotation featuring reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy and Chris Young. 

If this was Greg Maddux's last start with the San Diego Padres, he went out with his hard-earned 351st career victory and some love from the fans. 

In Greg Maddux's brilliant career, no win was harder to get than No. 

Greg Maddux moved past Hall of Famer Phil Niekro and took sole possession of 10th place on baseball's career strikeout list on Monday night. 

Chris Young has no apprehension about returning to the mound for the first time since he was hit in the face by Albert Pujols' line drive more than two months ago, breaking his nose and fracturing his skull.