Rea (5-4) threw six innings and allowed four runs on eight hits and three walks while punching out two and getting a loss in the first game of a doubleheader against the Cardinals on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Rea was originally slated to pitch Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, which was rained out, lining him up for the day game Wednesday. The long ball was Rea's downfall Wednesday, allowing homers in the second, fourth, and sixth innings. He managed to get through six innings and keep the game close, but the Padres were unable to muster much offense against Cardinals starter Carlos Martinez. Rea hasn't exactly been dominant this year, with a 5.01 ERA and just 72 strikeouts to 40 walks.