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SAN DIEGO - Greg Maddux became the ninth pitcher in big league history to win 350 games, reaching the plateau in his fifth try and leading the San Diego Padres to a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.

AP

PITCHING MILESTONE: San Diego Padres pitcher Greg Maddux delivers a pitch against the Colorado Rockies in National League action Saturday in San Diego. After four unsuccessful attempts, the 42-year-old Maddux recorded his 350th career victory as San Diego prevailed, 3-2. He’s 3-3 this season.

With Adrian Gonzalez hitting a three-run homer and the Padres ending a five-game losing streak, Mad Dog held the Rockies to an unearned run - set up by his three-base throwing error - and three hits in six innings. He struck out one and walked none.

The 42-year-old Maddux (3-3) improved to 350-217 in 23rd big league seasons. It's another milestone to go along with his four NL Cy Young Awards, one World Series championship and a record 17 Gold Glove Awards.

It was just the fifth win in 23 games for the Padres (13-24), who have the worst record in the majors. Trevor Hoffman pitched the ninth for his sixth save in eight chances, extending his big league career record to 530. It was his first appearance since getting a save at Philadelphia on April 30.

Colorado's Ubaldo Jimenez (1-3) struck out a career-high 11 in taking the loss.

Maddux hadn't won since beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0 on the road on April 13. He followed that with three losses and a no-decision.