Rea (1-1) allowed three earned runs on seven hits and a walk with six strikeouts over five innings, but that was enough to beat the Pirates on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Rea benefited from facing an out-of-control Francisco Liriano, who allowed the Padres to erase an early 3-0 deficit in the fourth and fifth innings. He benefits from pitching in the spacious Petco Park, but the 25-year-old will still be a risky play at home against the Cardinals in his next start Sunday based on his lackluster results to date.