Locke did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Cardinals, surrendering four hits, three earned runs and two walks over six innings. He also struck out a batter.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old now has three straight quality starts under his belt, following an April 20 appearance in which the normally docile Padres touched him up for 11 hits and eight earned runs in just three innings. Locke has walked multiple batters in each of his six starts this season, but has now lowered his ERA in three successive trips to the mound. He'll try to keep his positive momentum going in a tough matchup against Jason Hammel and the Cubs at Wrigley Field next Friday.